2005 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2005 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Terracan and 2005 Volvo S40 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 6 more horse power than 2005 Volvo S40. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S40 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Terracan.
Because 2005 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volvo S40. 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, both vehicles can yield 340 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2005 Hyundai Terracan | 2005 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
Model | Terracan | S40 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |