2009 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 1996 Toyota Paseo
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Cuore is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Paseo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Paseo would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Paseo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Paseo (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Cuore. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Paseo should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Paseo weights approximately 155 kg more than 2009 Daihatsu Cuore. 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, 1996 Toyota Paseo (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Cuore. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Paseo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Cuore | 1996 Toyota Paseo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Cuore | Paseo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2390 mm |
