2008 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2006 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Tucson would be higher. At 2,654 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Tucson (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 560 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.
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, 2006 Hyundai Tucson (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Terios | 2006 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Hyundai |
| Model | Terios | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 65 L |
