2011 Honda Insight vs. 2010 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Daihatsu Terios. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Daihatsu Terios would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Daihatsu Terios is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Daihatsu Terios (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Insight weights approximately 61 kg more than 2010 Daihatsu Terios.
Because 2010 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Insight. 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, 2011 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Insight | 2010 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Honda | Daihatsu |
| Model | Insight | Terios |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1241 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
