2007 Acura MDX vs. 2006 Hyundai Terracan

To start off, 2007 Acura MDX 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 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan.

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, 2007 Acura MDX (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Terracan.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Acura MDX 2006 Hyundai Terracan
Make Acura Hyundai
Model MDX Terracan
Year Released 2007 2006
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3664 cc 2902 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 373 Nm 346 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 1750 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 75 L


 

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