2008 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2008 Daihatsu Sirion
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and 2008 Daihatsu Sirion were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler Town & Country (176 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 835 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.
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, 2008 Chrysler Town & Country (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. (138 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chrysler Town & Country | 2008 Daihatsu Sirion | |
Make | Chrysler | Daihatsu |
Model | Town & Country | Sirion |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3301 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 91.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 40 L |