2008 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2008 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Terracan and 2008 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. (162 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 243 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. (345 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hyundai Terracan | 2008 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Terracan | Frontier |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |