2008 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2008 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2008 Daihatsu Terios and 2008 Mercury Mariner were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mariner (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 745 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.
Because 2008 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercury Mariner. 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, 2008 Mercury Mariner (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Terios.
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2008 Daihatsu Terios | 2008 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
Model | Terios | Mariner |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |