2003 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2003 Peugeot 607
To start off, both 2003 Daihatsu Sirion and 2003 Peugeot 607 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Peugeot 607 (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Sirion. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 607 should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 598 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Sirion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2003 Peugeot 607 (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Sirion. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Sirion. 2003 Peugeot 607 has automatic transmission and 2003 Daihatsu Sirion has manual transmission. 2003 Daihatsu Sirion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Peugeot 607 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Daihatsu Sirion | 2003 Peugeot 607 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Peugeot |
Model | Sirion | 607 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2810 mm |