2005 Opel Corsa vs. 2005 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, both 2005 Opel Corsa and 2005 Daihatsu Terios were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Corsa (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Terios. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Corsa weights approximately 140 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.
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 Opel Corsa (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Terios. 2005 Daihatsu Terios has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Daihatsu Terios will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Corsa | 2005 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Opel | Daihatsu |
| Model | Corsa | Terios |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 46 L |
