2006 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2008 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2008 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Daihatsu Terios. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Daihatsu Terios would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sportage (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Terios. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 635 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, 2008 Kia Sportage (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Terios | 2008 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
| Model | Terios | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 58 L |
