2005 Toyota Corolla vs. 2005 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, both 2005 Toyota Corolla 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 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Terios. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla 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 2005 Toyota Corolla. 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 Toyota Corolla (130 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla | 2005 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Toyota | Daihatsu |
| Model | Corolla | Terios |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.3 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 16.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 46 L |
