2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 732 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Terracan | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
| Model | Terracan | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 1430 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
