2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2000 Renault Spider

To start off, 2006 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Spider 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 20 more horse power than 2000 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 1172 kg more than 2000 Renault Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Renault Spider. 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, 2006 Hyundai Terracan (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Spider.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Hyundai Terracan 2000 Renault Spider
Make Hyundai Renault
Model Terracan Spider
Year Released 2006 2000
Body Type SUV Roadster
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2902 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 161 HP 141 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 346 Nm 185 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 97.1 mm 82.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98 mm 93 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2162 kg 990 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 3800 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1260 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2350 mm


 

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