2008 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 2 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Soul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Soul (122 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Soul weights approximately 221 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, 2010 Kia Soul (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. (140 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Sirion | 2010 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
| Model | Sirion | Soul |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1161 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 48 L |
