2005 Acura RSX vs. 2005 Daihatsu Sirion
To start off, both 2005 Acura RSX and 2005 Daihatsu Sirion were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Acura RSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura RSX (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Sirion. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura RSX weights approximately 406 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Acura RSX (194 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Sirion. (102 Nm). This means 2005 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura RSX | 2005 Daihatsu Sirion | |
| Make | Acura | Daihatsu |
| Model | RSX | Sirion |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1256 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2350 mm |
