2005 Daewoo Lanos vs. 1996 Daihatsu Mira
To start off, 2005 Daewoo Lanos is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Daihatsu Mira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Daihatsu Mira would be higher. At 1,349 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Daewoo Lanos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daewoo Lanos (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Mira. (64 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daewoo Lanos should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Daihatsu Mira weights approximately 78 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Lanos.
Because 1996 Daihatsu Mira is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Mira 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, 2005 Daewoo Lanos (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Mira. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Daewoo Lanos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daewoo Lanos | 1996 Daihatsu Mira | |
| Make | Daewoo | Daihatsu |
| Model | Lanos | Mira |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1349 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
