2007 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2007 Fiat Idea
To start off, both 2007 Daihatsu Sirion and 2007 Fiat Idea were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Daihatsu Sirion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Sirion (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Idea. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Sirion should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Idea weights approximately 225 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 Fiat Idea (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Sirion. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Idea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Sirion | 2007 Fiat Idea | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Sirion | Idea |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 47 L |
