2007 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2007 Kia Rio

To start off, both 2007 Daihatsu Sirion and 2007 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rio (96 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Sirion. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Rio weights approximately 213 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Sirion. 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, 2007 Kia Rio (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Sirion. (121 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Sirion. 2007 Daihatsu Sirion has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Rio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Daihatsu Sirion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Daihatsu Sirion 2007 Kia Rio
Make Daihatsu Kia
Model Sirion Rio
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1298 cc 1492 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 86 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 121 Nm 132 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 75.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.7 mm 83.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 175 km/hour 175 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 940 kg 1153 kg
Vehicle Length 3610 mm 4250 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1670 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2420 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.8 L/100km 7.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 45 L