2001 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 2010 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Sunfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Sunfire would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire (140 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2010 Daihatsu Terios. (116 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 2010 Daihatsu Terios.
Because 2010 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Pontiac Sunfire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Pontiac Sunfire (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daihatsu Terios. (150 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daihatsu Terios. 2001 Pontiac Sunfire has automatic transmission and 2010 Daihatsu Terios has manual transmission. 2010 Daihatsu Terios will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Pontiac Sunfire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Pontiac Sunfire | 2010 Daihatsu Terios | |
Make | Pontiac | Daihatsu |
Model | Sunfire | Terios |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 91.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |