2007 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 886 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2006 Mercury Mariner (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. 2006 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2007 Daihatsu Terios has manual transmission. 2007 Daihatsu Terios will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Terios | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Terios | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 62 L |
