2007 Daihatsu Terios II vs. 2007 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2007 Daihatsu Terios II and 2007 Hyundai Sonata were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,398 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Sonata (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 323 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. 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 Hyundai Sonata (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. 2007 Hyundai Sonata 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. 2007 Hyundai Sonata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Terios II | 2007 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Hyundai |
| Model | Terios II | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1443 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
