2009 Honda Element vs. 2009 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, both 2009 Honda Element and 2009 Hyundai Terracan were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Terracan (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 694 kg more than 2009 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Hyundai Terracan (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Element | 2009 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Element | Terracan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
