2009 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 2009 Nissan Qashqai

To start off, both 2009 Daihatsu Cuore and 2009 Nissan Qashqai were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Qashqai (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Cuore. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 755 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 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Cuore. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Cuore.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Daihatsu Cuore 2009 Nissan Qashqai
Make Daihatsu Nissan
Model Cuore Qashqai
Year Released 2009 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 998 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 69 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 94 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 71 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 15.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 160 km/hour 191 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 765 kg 1520 kg
Vehicle Length 3480 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1480 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.6 L/100km 7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 36 L 65 L


 

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