2010 Toyota Highlander vs. 2012 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Terracan. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 291 kg more than 2010 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2012 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Highlander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Hyundai Terracan (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Highlander | 2012 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
| Model | Highlander | Terracan |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1864 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4785 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 75 L |
