2010 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2010 Daihatsu Sirion and 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 432 more horse power than 2010 Daihatsu Sirion. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 Daihatsu Sirion.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Daihatsu Sirion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daihatsu Sirion. (121 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Daihatsu Sirion | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sirion | SL |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 102.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
