2007 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Terracan would be higher. At 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 8 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Terracan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Porsche Cayenne (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Terracan. (345 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Terracan | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Hyundai | Porsche |
| Model | Terracan | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2900 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2250 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 | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1939 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
