1988 Dodge Spirit vs. 2007 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Dodge Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Dodge Spirit would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Dodge Spirit (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Terracan. (149 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Dodge Spirit should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 839 kg more than 1988 Dodge Spirit.
Because 2007 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Dodge Spirit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2007 Hyundai Terracan (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Dodge Spirit. (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Dodge Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Dodge Spirit | 2007 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Dodge | Hyundai |
| Model | Spirit | Terracan |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1316 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
