2000 Mazda Protege vs. 2012 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Protege. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Protege would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Protege is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daihatsu Terios (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Protege. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Protege. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Protege weights approximately 605 kg more than 2012 Daihatsu Terios.
Because 2012 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mazda Protege. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2000 Mazda Protege (164 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm). This means 2000 Mazda Protege will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Protege | 2012 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Mazda | Daihatsu |
| Model | Protege | Terios |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2590 mm |
