2007 Daihatsu Terios II vs. 2003 Noble M12
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Noble M12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Noble M12 would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Noble M12 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 70 kg more than 2003 Noble M12.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Noble M12 (485 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Noble M12 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 | 2003 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Noble |
| Model | Terios II | M12 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2440 mm |
