2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Hardbody. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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 6 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (155 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 667 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Hyundai Terracan (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (209 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Terracan | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Terracan | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 1495 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 82 L |
