1998 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Daihatsu Cuore would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Cuore. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1355 kg more than 1998 Daihatsu Cuore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Daihatsu Cuore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Cuore. (65 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Cuore. 2012 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1998 Daihatsu Cuore has manual transmission. 1998 Daihatsu Cuore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Daihatsu Cuore | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
Model | Cuore | Sienna |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 2155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 76 L |