2009 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2009 Daihatsu Sirion
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo GT and 2009 Daihatsu Sirion were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo GT (163 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 490 kg more than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Daihatsu Sirion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Sirion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Alfa Romeo GT (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo GT | 2009 Daihatsu Sirion | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
| Model | GT | Sirion |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
