2008 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2007 Honda Accord

To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Daihatsu Terios weights approximately 100 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.

Because 2008 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Terios.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Daihatsu Terios 2007 Honda Accord
Make Daihatsu Honda
Model Terios Accord
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1493 cc 2354 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 104 HP 166 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 140 Nm 217 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91.8 mm 99 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.7:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1180 kg 1080 kg
Vehicle Length 4060 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.9 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 65 L


 

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