2008 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2009 Opel Agila
To start off, 2009 Opel Agila is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Daihatsu Sirion would be higher. At 996 cc (3 cylinders), 2009 Opel Agila is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Agila (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Agila should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Agila weights approximately 50 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, both vehicles can yield 88 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Daihatsu Sirion | 2009 Opel Agila | |
Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
Model | Sirion | Agila |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.1 seconds | 17.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 41 L |