2007 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2009 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2009 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Daihatsu Terios. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Daihatsu Terios would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota RAV4 (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 205 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, 2009 Toyota RAV4 (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Terios | 2009 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Terios | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |
