2005 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Daihatsu Cuore
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Cuore is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,493 cc, 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Daihatsu Cuore (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Daihatsu Cuore should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 360 kg more than 2010 Daihatsu Cuore.
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 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daihatsu Cuore. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2010 Daihatsu Cuore | |
| Make | Honda | Daihatsu |
| Model | Civic | Cuore |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 765 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 36 L |
