2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Hyundai Terracan

To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Corvette and 2006 Hyundai Terracan were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 711 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.

Because 2006 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Terracan.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Corvette 2006 Hyundai Terracan
Make Chevrolet Hyundai
Model Corvette Terracan
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6998 cc 2902 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 506 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 637 Nm 346 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.8 mm 97.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 101.6 mm 98 mm
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1451 kg 2162 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 75 L


 

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