2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2006 Toyota Fortuner
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Terracan and 2006 Toyota Fortuner were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 161 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 807 kg more than 2006 Toyota Fortuner.
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) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. (343 Nm). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Fortuner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Terracan | 2006 Toyota Fortuner | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Terracan | Fortuner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 103 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
