2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2003 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2005 Buick Terraza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Durango (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Buick Terraza. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 145 kg more than 2003 Dodge Durango.
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, 2003 Dodge Durango (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Terraza. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Terraza | 2003 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Terraza | Durango |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2950 mm |
