2008 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Daihatsu Terios. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Daihatsu Terios would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Daihatsu Terios (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 115 kg more than 2006 Daihatsu Terios.
Because 2006 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Daihatsu Terios (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Daihatsu Terios will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2006 Daihatsu Terios has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Daihatsu Terios will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2006 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Honda | Daihatsu |
| Model | Civic | Terios |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 16.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 46 L |
