2007 Hyundai Terracan vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Terracan. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 255 kg more than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Hyundai Terracan (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Terracan | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Terracan | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2900 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |
