1998 Daihatsu Mira vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Daihatsu Mira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Daihatsu Mira would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (382 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 544 kg more than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daihatsu Mira | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Mira | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 100 L |
