1999 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, both 1999 Daihatsu Sirion and 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (544 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 472 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Sirion. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 248 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.
Because 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Daihatsu Sirion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 536 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Sirion. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu Sirion | 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Sirion | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2730 mm |
