2009 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2009 Mazda CX-7
To start off, both 2009 Daihatsu Sirion and 2009 Mazda CX-7 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,258 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda CX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 240 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 four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Mazda CX-7 (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Sirion | 2009 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Sirion | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2258 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 69 L |
