2006 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2006 Honda Element

To start off, both 2006 Daihatsu Terios and 2006 Honda Element were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Terios. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 885 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 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, 2006 Honda Element (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Terios. 2006 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2006 Daihatsu Terios has manual transmission. 2006 Daihatsu Terios will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Daihatsu Terios 2006 Honda Element
Make Daihatsu Honda
Model Terios Element
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1297 cc 2360 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 85 HP 156 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 120 Nm 217 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.7 mm 99 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1105 kg 1990 kg
Vehicle Length 3850 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.3 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 46 L 60 L


 

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