2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
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 Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (249 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 193 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Patrol (420 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Terracan | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Terracan | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 4759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 102 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 2355 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 135 L |
