2009 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Hyundai Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hyundai Terracan would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 471 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. 2009 Hyundai Terracan has automatic transmission and 2011 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2011 Toyota Tacoma 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 | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Terracan | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 79 L |
