2007 Honda Element vs. 2010 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2010 Daihatsu Terios. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2010 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 1135 kg more than 2010 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Daihatsu Terios will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daihatsu Terios. 2010 Daihatsu Terios has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Element has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Element will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Daihatsu Terios will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 2010 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Honda | Daihatsu |
| Model | Element | Terios |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
