2002 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2000 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2002 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 SsangYong Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 SsangYong Rexton would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 SsangYong Rexton (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 795 kg more than 2002 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, 2000 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daihatsu Terios | 2000 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Daihatsu | SsangYong |
| Model | Terios | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2830 mm |
