2008 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2008 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2008 Daihatsu Sirion and 2008 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Peugeot 407 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. (101 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 656 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 Peugeot 407 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Sirion | 2008 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Peugeot |
| Model | Sirion | 407 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 66 L |
