2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2002 Holden Frontera
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Holden Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Holden Frontera would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Holden Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Holden Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Frontera should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 462 kg more than 2002 Holden Frontera.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Terracan | 2002 Holden Frontera | |
| Make | Hyundai | Holden |
| Model | Terracan | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
