2009 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2001 Isuzu VehiCross
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Isuzu VehiCross. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Isuzu VehiCross would be higher. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Isuzu VehiCross is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Isuzu VehiCross (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Isuzu VehiCross should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 403 kg more than 2001 Isuzu VehiCross.
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, 2009 Hyundai Terracan (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Isuzu VehiCross. (284 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Isuzu VehiCross.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Terracan | 2001 Isuzu VehiCross | |
| Make | Hyundai | Isuzu |
| Model | Terracan | VehiCross |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2340 mm |
