2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Terracan and 2006 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 73 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 Nissan Pathfinder (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hyundai Terracan | 2006 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Terracan | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 2235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |