2009 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2008 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 2,766 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Cherokee (175 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Terios. (116 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Terios.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Jeep Cherokee (460 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Terios. (150 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Terios | 2008 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Jeep |
| Model | Terios | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1494 cc | 2766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
