2003 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2000 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2003 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 2,476 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 600 kg more than 2000 Nissan Stagea.
Because 2003 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Nissan Stagea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Hyundai Terracan (235 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Stagea. 2000 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 2003 Hyundai Terracan has manual transmission. 2003 Hyundai Terracan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Hyundai Terracan | 2000 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Terracan | Stagea |
Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2476 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 129 HP |
Torque | 235 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |