1999 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1998 Daihatsu Mira
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 1 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 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 1005 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 front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1999 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Venture | 1998 Daihatsu Mira | |
Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
Model | Venture | Mira |
Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3348 cc | 659 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2370 mm |