2002 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 10 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 403 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.
Because 2002 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Accord. 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, 2012 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daihatsu Terios | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Terios | Accord |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1459 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |
