2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2012 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 6 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. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 147 kg more than 2012 SsangYong Rexton.
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, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Terracan | 2012 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Hyundai | SsangYong |
| Model | Terracan | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 78 L |
