2005 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2004 Daihatsu Cuore
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Daihatsu Cuore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Daihatsu Cuore would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2004 Daihatsu Cuore. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2004 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 654 kg more than 2004 Daihatsu Cuore. 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 Volkswagen Passat (226 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daihatsu Cuore. (91 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Passat | 2004 Daihatsu Cuore | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Daihatsu |
| Model | Passat | Cuore |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 36 L |
