2003 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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 1,337 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daihatsu Terios (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 185 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Terios.
Because 2003 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Daihatsu Terios will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Daihatsu Terios | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
Model | Terios | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1337 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |