1998 Daihatsu Terios vs. 1996 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 1998 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Terios. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 400 kg more than 1998 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1996 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Terios. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Terios. 1996 Honda Step Wagon has automatic transmission and 1998 Daihatsu Terios has manual transmission. 1998 Daihatsu Terios will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Step Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Daihatsu Terios | 1996 Honda Step Wagon | |
Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
Model | Terios | Step Wagon |
Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2810 mm |