2005 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2005 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Terracan and 2005 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Terracan (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 295 kg more than 2005 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Hyundai Terracan (297 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Terracan | 2005 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Terracan | Altima |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1361 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |
