2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 1997 Nissan 400 R
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan 400 R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan 400 R would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan 400 R (400 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 612 kg more than 1997 Nissan 400 R.
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, 1997 Nissan 400 R (471 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (346 Nm). This means 1997 Nissan 400 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Terracan | 1997 Nissan 400 R | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Terracan | 400 R |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 471 Nm |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
