2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser

To start off, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 312 kg more than 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser.

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 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Terracan.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Hyundai Terracan 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Make Hyundai Toyota
Model Terracan FJ Cruiser
Year Released 2006 2012
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2902 cc 4000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 161 HP 260 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 346 Nm 367 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2162 kg 1850 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 4671 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1905 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1811 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 72 L