2009 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2005 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Terracan would be higher. Both 2009 Hyundai Terracan and 2005 Hyundai Terracan are equipped with a 2,902 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Terracan (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Terracan. (144 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 271 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Terracan.
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, 2005 Hyundai Terracan (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Terracan | 2005 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Terracan | Terracan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
