1999 Daihatsu Naked vs. 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 1999 Daihatsu Naked is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser (154 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 2010 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. 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, 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Naked.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu Naked | 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Naked | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 108 L |
