2005 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2005 Nissan Almera
To start off, both 2005 Daihatsu Sirion and 2005 Nissan Almera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Almera (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Sirion. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Almera should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Almera weights approximately 675 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 Nissan Almera (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Sirion. (102 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daihatsu Sirion | 2005 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Sirion | Almera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2540 mm |
