2008 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma
To start off, both 2008 Daihatsu Sirion and 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma weights approximately 394 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 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 Mitsubishi Carisma (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. (121 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Sirion | 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sirion | Carisma |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
