2008 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2007 Toyota Fortuner
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Fortuner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Fortuner would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 260 kg more than 2007 Toyota Fortuner.
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 Toyota Fortuner (344 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Fortuner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. 2008 Hyundai Terracan has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Fortuner has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Fortuner 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 | 2007 Toyota Fortuner | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Terracan | Fortuner |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 1895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |