2009 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2009 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Terracan and 2009 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo C70 (224 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Terracan.
Because 2009 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volvo C70. 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 (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo C70. (236 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Terracan | 2009 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
| Model | Terracan | C70 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 239 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
