2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Terracan (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 502 kg more than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. 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, 2006 Hyundai Terracan (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Terracan | 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Terracan | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2320 mm |
