2008 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2007 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Sirion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Durango weights approximately 770 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 four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Dodge Durango (408 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Sirion | 2007 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Dodge |
| Model | Sirion | Durango |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 102 L |
