2008 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 4 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Daihatsu Terios weights approximately 40 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2008 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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. 2012 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Daihatsu Terios | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
Model | Terios | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |