2008 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 2008 Ford S-Max
To start off, both 2008 Daihatsu Cuore and 2008 Ford S-Max were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford S-Max is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford S-Max (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore. (69 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford S-Max should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford S-Max weights approximately 948 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore. 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 Ford S-Max (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore. (89 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford S-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Daihatsu Cuore | 2008 Ford S-Max | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Cuore | S-Max |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1743 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |