2009 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2009 Dodge Caliber
To start off, both 2009 Daihatsu Sirion and 2009 Dodge Caliber were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Caliber (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion.
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 Dodge Caliber (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. (121 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Sirion | 2009 Dodge Caliber | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Dodge |
| Model | Sirion | Caliber |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 51 L |
