2003 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Daihatsu Terios. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Daihatsu Terios would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 349 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Terios. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Daihatsu Terios | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Daihatsu | Land Rover |
Model | Terios | Defender |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 75 L |