2003 Caterham 7 vs. 2003 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, both 2003 Caterham 7 and 2003 Daihatsu Terios were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Terios. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Daihatsu Terios weights approximately 555 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7.
Because 2003 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Caterham 7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Caterham 7 (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Terios. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Terios.
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2003 Caterham 7 | 2003 Daihatsu Terios | |
Make | Caterham | Daihatsu |
Model | 7 | Terios |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 79.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2430 mm |