2009 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2003 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Sirion is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Mobilio (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 310 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.
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, 2003 Honda Mobilio (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Sirion | 2003 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Sirion | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
