2000 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Daihatsu Sirion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Daihatsu Sirion would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (311 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Sirion. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Boxter weights approximately 460 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu Sirion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2013 Porsche Boxter (361 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Sirion. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Sirion | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Porsche |
| Model | Sirion | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.9 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1281 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2475 mm |
