2012 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2012 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Nubira and 2012 Hyundai Terracan were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Terracan (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Nubira. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 877 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Nubira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Nubira. 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 (345 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Nubira. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Nubira.
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2012 Chevrolet Nubira | 2012 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
Model | Nubira | Terracan |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |