2001 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2004 Xedos 9
To start off, 2004 Xedos 9 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Daihatsu Sirion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Daihatsu Sirion would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Sirion. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Xedos 9 weights approximately 715 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu Sirion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Sirion. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu Sirion | 2004 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Xedos |
| Model | Sirion | 9 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2760 mm |
