2012 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Daihatsu Terios. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Daihatsu Terios would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Terios. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Boxter weights approximately 405 kg more than 2012 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Porsche Boxter (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Terios.
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2012 Daihatsu Terios | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
Make | Daihatsu | Porsche |
Model | Terios | Boxter |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 263 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4374 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1979 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1282 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2475 mm |