2009 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2009 Saleen S7
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Terracan and 2009 Saleen S7 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 602 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saleen S7 weights approximately 128 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. 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 Saleen S7. 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 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 610 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Terracan | 2009 Saleen S7 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Saleen |
| Model | Terracan | S7 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 949 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 399 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1041 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2692 mm |
