2008 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2008 Nissan Terrano
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Elantra and 2008 Nissan Terrano were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Terrano is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 577 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Elantra.
Because 2008 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Elantra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Terrano will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Nissan Terrano (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Elantra. (146 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Terrano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Elantra.
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2008 Hyundai Elantra | 2008 Nissan Terrano | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Elantra | Terrano |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 152 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.4 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1253 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |