2012 Opel Antara vs. 2006 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2012 Opel Antara is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Daihatsu Terios. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Daihatsu Terios would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Antara (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Terios. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Antara weights approximately 730 kg more than 2006 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, 2012 Opel Antara (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Opel Antara | 2006 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Opel | Daihatsu |
| Model | Antara | Terios |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 16.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 46 L |
