1999 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1999 Daihatsu Sirion
To start off, both 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 and 1999 Daihatsu Sirion were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,370 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Sirion. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Sirion. 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 Alfa Romeo 146 (125 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Sirion. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1999 Daihatsu Sirion | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
| Model | 146 | Sirion |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2350 mm |
