2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2006 Mazda CX-7
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Terracan and 2006 Mazda CX-7 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan.
Because 2006 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mazda CX-7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Terracan will offer significantly more control. 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 Mazda CX-7 (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Terracan | 2006 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Model | Terracan | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2298 cc |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
