2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 1012 kg more than 1997 Porsche 911.
Because 2006 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Porsche 911. 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Terracan | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Porsche |
| Model | Terracan | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
