2000 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2009 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 9 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Daihatsu Terios is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Daihatsu Terios (81 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Daihatsu Terios weights approximately 80 kg more than 2009 Fiat Panda. 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, 2000 Daihatsu Terios (106 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Daihatsu Terios will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Terios | 2009 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Terios | Panda |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 30 L |
