2009 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2009 Hyundai Accent
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Terracan and 2009 Hyundai Accent 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 81 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Accent.
Because 2009 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai Accent. 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Accent. 2009 Hyundai Terracan has automatic transmission and 2009 Hyundai Accent has manual transmission. 2009 Hyundai Accent will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Hyundai Terracan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Terracan | 2009 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Terracan | Accent |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
