2007 Daihatsu Terios II vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2012 Dacia Duster is newer by 5 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 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Daihatsu Terios II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dacia Duster (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dacia Duster weights approximately 80 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, 2012 Dacia Duster (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Dacia Duster 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 | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Dacia |
| Model | Terios II | Duster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2673 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
