2000 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2001 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2001 Nissan Altima is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Daihatsu Terios. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Daihatsu Terios would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan Altima (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Terios. (81 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Altima weights approximately 257 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.
Because 2000 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2001 Nissan Altima (213 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Terios. (106 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Terios. 2001 Nissan Altima has automatic transmission and 2000 Daihatsu Terios has manual transmission. 2000 Daihatsu Terios will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan Altima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Daihatsu Terios | 2001 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
Model | Terios | Altima |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1302 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 80 L |