2005 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera

To start off, both 2005 Daihatsu Terios and 2005 TVR Cerbera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Terios. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 35 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 TVR Cerbera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 TVR Cerbera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Daihatsu Terios, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 TVR Cerbera (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Terios.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Daihatsu Terios 2005 TVR Cerbera
Make Daihatsu TVR
Model Terios Cerbera
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1298 cc 4472 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 85 HP 444 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 120 Nm 525 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.7 mm 82 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 145 km/hour 257 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 16.1 seconds 4.7 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1105 kg 1140 kg
Vehicle Length 3850 mm 3970 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 1230 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.3 L/100km 13.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 46 L 65 L


 

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