2007 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Daihatsu Sirion
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Sirion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 390 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. 2008 Daihatsu Sirion has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Daihatsu Sirion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2008 Daihatsu Sirion | |
Make | Honda | Daihatsu |
Model | Civic | Sirion |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |