2009 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2009 Renault Thalia
To start off, both 2009 Daihatsu Sirion and 2009 Renault Thalia were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Renault Thalia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Renault Thalia (104 HP) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Thalia should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Renault Thalia weights approximately 60 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 Renault Thalia (148 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. (121 Nm). This means 2009 Renault Thalia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Sirion | 2009 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
| Model | Sirion | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2473 mm |
