2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 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 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 627 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Terracan | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Porsche |
| Model | Terracan | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 3823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |
