2008 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 690 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Terios | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
| Model | Terios | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
