2003 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2

To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Daihatsu Sirion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Daihatsu Sirion would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Sirion. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 923 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.

Because 2012 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Daihatsu Sirion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Sirion. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Sirion. 2012 Land Rover LR2 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. 2012 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2003 Daihatsu Sirion 2012 Land Rover LR2
Make Daihatsu Land Rover
Model Sirion LR2
Year Released 2003 2012
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1298 cc 3200 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 72 HP 230 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 101 Nm 317 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 852 kg 1775 kg
Vehicle Length 3680 mm 4496 mm
Vehicle Width 1600 mm 1908 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2659 mm