2007 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Cuore is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,769 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Cuore. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 842 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Cuore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (279 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Cuore. (91 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Cuore | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cuore | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 2769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1587 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 62 L |
