2007 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 2005 Nissan Terrano
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Veracruz is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Terrano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Terrano would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Veracruz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Veracruz (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Terrano. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Terrano.
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 Hyundai Veracruz (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Terrano. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Veracruz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Terrano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Veracruz | 2005 Nissan Terrano | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Veracruz | Terrano |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 72 L |
