2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1210 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 2008 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Suburban | Terios |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |
