2008 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2008 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2008 Daihatsu Sirion and 2008 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S60 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion.
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 Volvo S60 (240 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Sirion | 2008 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volvo |
| Model | Sirion | S60 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
