2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Terios. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1057 kg more than 2012 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2012 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Kia | Daihatsu |
| Model | Sorento | Terios |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
