2002 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 1998 Mazda 626
To start off, 2002 Daihatsu Sirion is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Daihatsu Sirion (102 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1998 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daihatsu Sirion should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda 626 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2002 Daihatsu Sirion.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Mazda 626 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daihatsu Sirion. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daihatsu Sirion | 1998 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Sirion | 626 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2620 mm |
