2007 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 1991 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Sirion is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Sirion (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Sirion should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Carina weights approximately 55 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Sirion.
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, 2007 Daihatsu Sirion (140 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Carina. (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu Sirion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Sirion | 1991 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Sirion | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |
