2009 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2009 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2009 Daihatsu Sirion and 2009 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Daihatsu Sirion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Daihatsu Sirion (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Kia Rio. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Sirion should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Rio weights approximately 543 kg more 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 Daihatsu Sirion (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rio. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Daihatsu Sirion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Sirion | 2009 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
| Model | Sirion | Rio |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1494 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1508 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
