2007 Daihatsu Terios II vs. 2005 Kia Retona
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Retona would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Retona weights approximately 750 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Retona 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 | 2005 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
| Model | Terios II | Retona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2370 mm |
