2009 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (141 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2010 Daihatsu Terios. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 364 kg more than 2010 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daihatsu Terios. 2010 Daihatsu Terios has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Daihatsu Terios will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2010 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Honda | Daihatsu |
| Model | Civic | Terios |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
