2005 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Daihatsu Terios. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Daihatsu Terios would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Terios. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe weights approximately 100 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 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. 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, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daihatsu Terios | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mini |
| Model | Terios | Cooper Coupe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |
