2004 Kia Optima vs. 2004 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, both 2004 Kia Optima and 2004 Daihatsu Terios were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Kia Optima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Optima (137 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 Daihatsu Terios. (88 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2004 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Optima weights approximately 433 kg more than 2004 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Kia Optima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Kia Optima (199 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daihatsu Terios. (123 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Optima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Optima | 2004 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Kia | Daihatsu |
| Model | Optima | Terios |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 46 L |
