2006 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2006 Renault Twingo
To start off, both 2006 Daihatsu Terios and 2006 Renault Twingo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Daihatsu Terios is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Daihatsu Terios (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Renault Twingo. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Daihatsu Terios weights approximately 185 kg more than 2006 Renault Twingo. 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 Daihatsu Terios (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Twingo. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Daihatsu Terios will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Terios | 2006 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
| Model | Terios | Twingo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 40 L |
