2005 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo

To start off, both 2005 Daihatsu Terios and 2005 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Daihatsu Terios is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daihatsu Terios (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Daihatsu Terios weights approximately 310 kg more than 2005 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Daihatsu Terios (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Daihatsu Terios will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Daihatsu Terios 2005 Smart ForTwo
Make Daihatsu Smart
Model Terios ForTwo
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV Convertible
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1298 cc 797 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 86 HP 40 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 120 Nm 100 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 65.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.7 mm 79 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 18.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 145 km/hour 135 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 16.1 seconds 19.8 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1125 kg 815 kg
Vehicle Length 3850 mm 2510 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1540 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase Size 2380 mm 1820 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.8 L/100km 3.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 46 L 22 L


 

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