2009 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, both 2009 Daihatsu Cuore and 2009 Mercedes-Benz B were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,034 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz B (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Cuore. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz B weights approximately 605 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz B (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Cuore. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Cuore | 2009 Mercedes-Benz B | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cuore | B |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 54 L |
