2001 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2001 Nissan Fusion

To start off, both 2001 Daihatsu Terios and 2001 Nissan Fusion were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan Fusion (134 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Terios. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Fusion should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Fusion weights approximately 780 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.

Because 2001 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Nissan Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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 Fusion (372 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Terios. 2001 Nissan Fusion has automatic transmission and 2001 Daihatsu Terios has manual transmission. 2001 Daihatsu Terios will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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