2007 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 2007 Daihatsu Terios

To start off, both 2007 Chrysler Pacifica and 2007 Daihatsu Terios were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler Pacifica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler Pacifica (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler Pacifica should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler Pacifica weights approximately 495 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Chrysler Pacifica (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler Pacifica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. 2007 Chrysler Pacifica has automatic transmission and 2007 Daihatsu Terios has manual transmission. 2007 Daihatsu Terios will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chrysler Pacifica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Chrysler Pacifica 2007 Daihatsu Terios
Make Chrysler Daihatsu
Model Pacifica Terios
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Crossover SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3786 cc 1495 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 205 HP 105 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 319 Nm 140 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 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 Weight 1620 kg 1125 kg
Vehicle Length 5050 mm 3850 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1740 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2430 mm


 

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