2008 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Yaris (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 210 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 Toyota Yaris. 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, both vehicles can yield 140 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2009 Toyota Yaris has automatic transmission and 2008 Daihatsu Terios has manual transmission. 2008 Daihatsu Terios will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Yaris will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Daihatsu Terios | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
Model | Terios | Yaris |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |