2005 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2005 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Terracan and 2005 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Terracan (144 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Micra. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 347 kg more than 2005 Nissan Micra. 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 Micra. 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 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Micra. (110 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Terracan | 2005 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Terracan | Micra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1240 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 46 L |
