2008 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2008 Daihatsu Cuore and 2008 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 530 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore.
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 Mercedes-Benz A (180 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore. (88 Nm @ 600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore. 2008 Daihatsu Cuore has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercedes-Benz A has manual transmission. 2008 Mercedes-Benz A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Daihatsu Cuore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Daihatsu Cuore | 2008 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cuore | A |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 1990 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 88 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 54 L |