1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 2006 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Wildcat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Wildcat would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Wildcat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 842 kg more than 1985 Buick Wildcat.
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, 1985 Buick Wildcat (551 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Wildcat | 2006 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Wildcat | Terracan |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 289 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |
