2001 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Hyundai Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Hyundai Terracan would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 113 kg more than 2012 Infiniti M.
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 Infiniti M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai Terracan. (235 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Hyundai Terracan. 2012 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2001 Hyundai Terracan has manual transmission. 2001 Hyundai Terracan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Hyundai Terracan | 2012 Infiniti M | |
Make | Hyundai | Infiniti |
Model | Terracan | M |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2475 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 420 HP |
Torque | 235 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1917 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1514 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2901 mm |