2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Terracan and 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,063 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 58 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.
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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Terracan | 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Hyundai | Jeep |
| Model | Terracan | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 78 L |
