2004 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Terracan would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Terracan. (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 278 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Terracan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Terracan. (345 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Terracan | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
| Model | Terracan | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 86 L |
