2008 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2008 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Tucson and 2008 Hyundai Terracan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 487 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tucson.
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 Hyundai Terracan (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. 2008 Hyundai Tucson 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. 2008 Hyundai Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Tucson | 2008 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Tucson | Terracan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1668 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
