2007 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2008 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2008 Toyota Prius is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Daihatsu Sirion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Daihatsu Sirion would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Prius (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Sirion. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster 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 (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu Sirion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Sirion | 2008 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Sirion | Prius |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
