2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2006 Mazda Drifter

To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Terracan and 2006 Mazda Drifter 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 Hyundai Terracan (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Drifter.

Because 2006 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mazda Drifter. 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 Hyundai Terracan (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Drifter.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Hyundai Terracan 2006 Mazda Drifter
Make Hyundai Mazda
Model Terracan Drifter
Year Released 2006 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2902 cc 2606 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 161 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 346 Nm 206 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 3010 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 82 L


 

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