2004 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Daihatsu Sirion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Daihatsu Sirion would be higher. At 3,587 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2004 Daihatsu Sirion. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 635 kg more than 2004 Daihatsu Sirion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Daihatsu Sirion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daihatsu Sirion. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daihatsu Sirion | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Porsche |
| Model | Sirion | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2360 mm |
