2008 Hyundai Terracan vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 185 kg more than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. 2008 Hyundai Terracan has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Terracan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hyundai Terracan | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Terracan | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 3378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |