2001 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2001 Mitsubishi RPM 7000

To start off, both 2001 Daihatsu Terios and 2001 Mitsubishi RPM 7000 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mitsubishi RPM 7000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mitsubishi RPM 7000 (311 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Terios. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi RPM 7000 should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mitsubishi RPM 7000 weights approximately 850 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Mitsubishi RPM 7000 (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Mitsubishi RPM 7000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Terios.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Daihatsu Terios 2001 Mitsubishi RPM 7000
Make Daihatsu Mitsubishi
Model Terios RPM 7000
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1298 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 86 HP 311 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 120 Nm 378 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1055 kg 1905 kg
Vehicle Length 3850 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 2650 mm


 

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