2006 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2005 GMC Safari
To start off, 2006 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Safari (190 HP) has 105 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Terios. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 916 kg more than 2006 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 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Terios | 2005 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Daihatsu | GMC |
| Model | Terios | Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 2041 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 102 L |
