2002 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2003 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Daihatsu Terios. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Daihatsu Terios would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Daihatsu Terios is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 86 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Daihatsu Terios weights approximately 1 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Terios.
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, 2003 Daihatsu Terios (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Daihatsu Terios will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daihatsu Terios | 2003 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Terios | Terios |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 46 L |
