2010 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2011 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mazda CX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mazda CX-7 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Terracan (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Mazda CX-7. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda CX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 569 kg more than 2010 Mazda CX-7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda CX-7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Hyundai Terracan (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda CX-7. (218 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda CX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda CX-7 | 2011 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Mazda | Hyundai |
| Model | CX-7 | Terracan |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4681 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1646 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 75 L |
