2000 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Daihatsu Cuore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Daihatsu Cuore would be higher. At 2,433 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Cuore. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 841 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu Cuore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Cuore. (89 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Cuore. 2007 Volvo V50 has automatic transmission and 2000 Daihatsu Cuore has manual transmission. 2000 Daihatsu Cuore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo V50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Cuore | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volvo |
| Model | Cuore | V50 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2650 mm |
