2011 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Daihatsu Sirion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Daihatsu Sirion would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Sirion. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2011 Daihatsu Sirion.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Daihatsu Sirion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Sirion. (121 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Daihatsu Sirion | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Land Rover |
| Model | Sirion | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
