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 (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. (102 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 780 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.
Because 2009 Daihatsu Sirion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Sirion will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. (132 Nm @ 4400 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 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
