2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2007 Toyota Fortuner

To start off, 2007 Toyota Fortuner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Terracan would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 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 267 kg more than 2007 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 @ 1750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Fortuner. (344 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Fortuner.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Hyundai Terracan 2007 Toyota Fortuner
Make Hyundai Toyota
Model Terracan Fortuner
Year Released 2006 2007
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
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 346 Nm 344 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 1400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 97.1 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98 mm 103 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2162 kg 1895 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 4.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 65 L


 

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