2008 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2009 Opel Astra
To start off, 2009 Opel Astra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Daihatsu Terios. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Daihatsu Terios would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Astra (239 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Astra weights approximately 229 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 2009 Opel Astra. 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, 2009 Opel Astra (320 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Terios.
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2008 Daihatsu Terios | 2009 Opel Astra | |
Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
Model | Terios | Astra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |