2011 Mazda 3 vs. 2011 Daihatsu Cuore
To start off, both 2011 Mazda 3 and 2011 Daihatsu Cuore were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 3 (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Cuore. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 3 weights approximately 625 kg more than 2011 Daihatsu Cuore. 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, 2011 Mazda 3 (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Cuore. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda 3 | 2011 Daihatsu Cuore | |
| Make | Mazda | Daihatsu |
| Model | 3 | Cuore |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4506 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1755 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 36 L |
