2008 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2010 Dodge Charger

To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Terracan would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 439 kg more than 2010 Dodge Charger.

Because 2008 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Terracan 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, both vehicles can yield 339 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2010 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Terracan has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Terracan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Hyundai Terracan 2010 Dodge Charger
Make Hyundai Dodge
Model Terracan Charger
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2902 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 250 HP
Torque 339 Nm 339 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2155 kg 1716 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 5083 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1892 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1478 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 3048 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 68 L


 

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