2011 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2000 Dodge Intrepid
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Intrepid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Intrepid would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Intrepid (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Terracan. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Intrepid should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 585 kg more than 2000 Dodge Intrepid.
Because 2011 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Dodge Intrepid. 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Intrepid. (257 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Intrepid.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Terracan | 2000 Dodge Intrepid | |
| Make | Hyundai | Dodge |
| Model | Terracan | Intrepid |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2880 mm |
