2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (149 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 690 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. 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 (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser. (299 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Terracan | 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Terracan | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1991 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
