2005 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2005 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2005 Daihatsu Sirion and 2005 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S40 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Sirion. (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S40 weights approximately 485 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 Volvo S40 (340 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Sirion. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daihatsu Sirion | 2005 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volvo |
| Model | Sirion | S40 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 62 L |
