2009 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2009 Fiat Panda

To start off, both 2009 Daihatsu Terios and 2009 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Daihatsu Terios is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Daihatsu Terios (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Panda weights approximately 235 kg more 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, 2009 Fiat Panda (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Terios.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Daihatsu Terios 2009 Fiat Panda
Make Daihatsu Fiat
Model Terios Panda
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1494 cc 1248 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 104 HP 69 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 140 Nm 180 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 69.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91.8 mm 82 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 160 km/hour 150 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12 seconds 18 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 905 kg 1140 kg
Vehicle Length 4060 mm 3540 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1600 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1640 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2310 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.6 L/100km 5.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 35 L


 

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