1998 Daihatsu Terios vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Terios. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 40 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.
Because 1998 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Terios 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, 1996 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Terios. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Terios. 1996 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Daihatsu Terios | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
Model | Terios | Corolla |
Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2470 mm |