2003 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2003 Kia Sephia II
To start off, both 2003 Daihatsu Terios and 2003 Kia Sephia II were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sephia II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daihatsu Terios (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sephia II. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sephia II.
Because 2003 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Kia Sephia II. 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 Daihatsu Terios (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sephia II. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Daihatsu Terios will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sephia II. 2003 Kia Sephia II has automatic transmission and 2003 Daihatsu Terios has manual transmission. 2003 Daihatsu Terios will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Kia Sephia II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Daihatsu Terios | 2003 Kia Sephia II | |
Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
Model | Terios | Sephia II |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |