2007 Daihatsu Terios II vs. 2011 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2011 Dodge Nitro is newer by 4 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 683 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, 2011 Dodge Nitro (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. 2011 Dodge Nitro 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. 2011 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Terios II | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Dodge |
| Model | Terios II | Nitro |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1803 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1791 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2764 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |
