2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2008 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2008 Nissan Maxima is newer by 2 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 672 kg more than 2008 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2006 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Maxima. 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 (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Maxima. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Maxima.
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2006 Hyundai Terracan | 2008 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Terracan | Maxima |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 73.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |