2009 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Daihatsu Sirion and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (141 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 239 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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Sirion | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Sirion | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
