2007 Daihatsu Terios vs. 1997 Nissan 400 R
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan 400 R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan 400 R would be higher. At 2,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan 400 R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan 400 R (400 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan 400 R weights approximately 425 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. 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, 1997 Nissan 400 R (471 Nm) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm). This means 1997 Nissan 400 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Terios | 1997 Nissan 400 R | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Terios | 400 R |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 471 Nm |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2720 mm |
