2005 Daihatsu Terios vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 2005 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daihatsu Terios (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda 626 weights approximately 153 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu Terios.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1994 Mazda 626 (172 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daihatsu Terios | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Terios | 626 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 21.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1258 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |
