1998 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2010 Daihatsu Terios. (116 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Daihatsu Terios.
Because 2010 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1998 Honda Accord (187 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daihatsu Terios. (150 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 2010 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Honda | Daihatsu |
| Model | Accord | Terios |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
