2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 192 kg more than 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser. (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hyundai Terracan | 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Terracan | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 3378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |