2000 Daihatsu Terios vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2000 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Terios. (81 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 485 kg more than 2000 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, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Terios. (106 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Terios | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Terios | 300 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 72 L |
