2000 Nissan President vs. 2012 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Terracan. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan President weights approximately 771 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Terracan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2000 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Terracan. (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Terracan. 2000 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2012 Hyundai Terracan has manual transmission. 2012 Hyundai Terracan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Nissan President | 2012 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | Nissan | Hyundai |
Model | President | Terracan |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1119 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2760 mm |