1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 2009 Daihatsu Sirion
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Sirion is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible weights approximately 510 kg more than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. (140 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 2009 Daihatsu Sirion | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Daihatsu |
| Model | Sports Convertible | Sirion |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2440 mm |
