2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2006 Renault Modus
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Terracan and 2006 Renault Modus 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 (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2006 Renault Modus. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Modus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 425 kg more than 2006 Renault Modus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Modus. 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 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Modus. (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Modus. 2006 Hyundai Terracan has automatic transmission and 2006 Renault Modus has manual transmission. 2006 Renault Modus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Hyundai Terracan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Terracan | 2006 Renault Modus | |
| Make | Hyundai | Renault |
| Model | Terracan | Modus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 49 L |
