2001 Honda Fit vs. 2002 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2002 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Fit would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Daihatsu Terios (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fit. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Daihatsu Terios weights approximately 66 kg more than 2001 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Daihatsu Terios (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Daihatsu Terios will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Fit | 2002 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Honda | Daihatsu |
| Model | Fit | Terios |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 46 L |
