2007 Daihatsu Terios II vs. 2000 Honda Insight
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Daihatsu Terios II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Daihatsu Terios II weights approximately 280 kg more than 2000 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II (141 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 2007 Daihatsu Terios II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight. 2000 Honda Insight has automatic transmission and 2007 Daihatsu Terios II has manual transmission. 2007 Daihatsu Terios II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Insight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Terios II | 2000 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Terios II | Insight |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2460 mm |
