1998 Daihatsu Mira vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza is newer by 15 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Impreza (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 690 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.
Because 2013 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Subaru Impreza (331 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daihatsu Mira | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Subaru |
| Model | Mira | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.1 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2620 mm |
