2005 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2005 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2005 Daihatsu Sirion and 2005 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Daihatsu Sirion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daihatsu Sirion (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (54 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daihatsu Sirion should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Daihatsu Sirion weights approximately 100 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda. 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 Daihatsu Sirion (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Daihatsu Sirion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daihatsu Sirion | 2005 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Sirion | Panda |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 35 L |
