2009 Hyundai Terracan vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (232 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 559 kg more than 1988 Toyota Supra.
Because 2009 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Toyota Supra. 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. (345 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Terracan | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Terracan | Supra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 1603 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
