2007 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2007 Daihatsu Sirion and 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Sirion (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Sirion should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle weights approximately 413 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 Volkswagen New Beetle (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Sirion. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Daihatsu Sirion | 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
Model | Sirion | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |