2007 Daihatsu Terios II vs. 2011 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2011 Kia Sportage 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Sportage weights approximately 342 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.
Because 2007 Daihatsu Terios II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Kia Sportage (358 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. 2011 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Daihatsu Terios II | 2011 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
Model | Terios II | Sportage |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1494 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1502 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1636 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |