2007 Daihatsu Terios II vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 6 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Highlander (184 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 625 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, 2013 Toyota Highlander (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. 2013 Toyota Highlander 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. 2013 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Terios II | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Terios II | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 73 L |
