2005 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2005 Mazda 2
To start off, both 2005 Daihatsu Terios and 2005 Mazda 2 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daihatsu Terios (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 2. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 2 weights approximately 20 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, 2005 Mazda 2 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daihatsu Terios | 2005 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Terios | 2 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |
