2005 BMW X5 vs. 2005 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, both 2005 BMW X5 and 2005 Hyundai Terracan were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW X5 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Terracan. (144 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW X5 weights approximately 780 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 BMW X5 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Terracan. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW X5 | 2005 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | X5 | Terracan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 75 L |
