2008 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2008 Fiat Punto
To start off, both 2008 Daihatsu Sirion and 2008 Fiat Punto 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Daihatsu Sirion (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Punto. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Daihatsu Sirion should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Daihatsu Sirion weights approximately 5 kg more than 2008 Fiat Punto. 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 Daihatsu Sirion (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Punto. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Daihatsu Sirion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Sirion | 2008 Fiat Punto | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Sirion | Punto |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 47 L |
