2008 Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 Automatic vs. 2008 Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 DRD
To start off, both 2008 Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 Automatic and 2008 Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 DRD were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 DRD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 DRD (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 Automatic. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 DRD should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 Automatic.
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 Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 DRD (140 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 Automatic. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 DRD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 Automatic. 2008 Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 Automatic has automatic transmission and 2008 Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 DRD has manual transmission. 2008 Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 DRD will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 Automatic | 2008 Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 DRD | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Sirion | Sirion |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
