2007 Daihatsu Terios II vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Daihatsu Terios II weights approximately 134 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Daihatsu Terios II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Terios II | 1990 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Terios II | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1494 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
