1999 BMW 740 vs. 2007 Daihatsu Terios II
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 740 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 915 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 BMW 740 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. 1999 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2007 Daihatsu Terios II has manual transmission. 2007 Daihatsu Terios II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 2007 Daihatsu Terios II | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | 740 | Terios II |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3899 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2590 mm |
