2007 Daihatsu Terios II vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4

To start off, 2008 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Daihatsu Terios II would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 170 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.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. 2008 Toyota RAV4 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. 2008 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2007 Daihatsu Terios II 2008 Toyota RAV4
Make Daihatsu Toyota
Model Terios II RAV4
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1494 cc 2362 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 104 HP 166 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 140 Nm 224 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.8:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1160 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 4060 mm 4610 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.9 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 60 L