2007 Daihatsu Terios II vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Smart ForTwo 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 64 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Daihatsu Terios II weights approximately 315 kg more than 2002 Smart ForTwo. 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu Terios II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Terios II | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Smart |
| Model | Terios II | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 20.1 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 22 L |
