2007 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 5 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Terios.
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, 2012 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. 2012 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2007 Daihatsu Terios has manual transmission. 2007 Daihatsu Terios will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Terios | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Audi |
| Model | Terios | A8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 90 L |
