2009 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2012 Daihatsu Cuore
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Cuore is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet HHR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet HHR would be higher. At 2,401 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet HHR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet HHR (172 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Cuore. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet HHR should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Cuore.
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, 2009 Chevrolet HHR (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Cuore. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet HHR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet HHR | 2012 Daihatsu Cuore | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | HHR | Cuore |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2401 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 36 L |
