2006 Acura RL vs. 2012 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Terios. (116 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Terios.
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, 2006 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Terios. (150 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Terios. 2006 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2012 Daihatsu Terios has manual transmission. 2012 Daihatsu Terios will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RL | 2012 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Acura | Daihatsu |
| Model | RL | Terios |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 50 L |
