2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2006 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Terracan and 2006 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Outback (250 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 529 kg more than 2006 Subaru Outback.
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 Hyundai Terracan (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Outback. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Terracan | 2006 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
| Model | Terracan | Outback |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
