2012 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Daihatsu Sirion
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Daihatsu Sirion would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 657 kg more than 2008 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, 2012 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Accord | 2008 Daihatsu Sirion | |
| Make | Honda | Daihatsu |
| Model | Accord | Sirion |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
