2005 Hyundai Terracan vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Terracan. (144 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 700 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 Hyundai Terracan (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Hyundai Terracan | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
Model | Terracan | Discovery |
Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |