2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2003 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 Buick Terraza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Terraza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 SsangYong Korando (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Buick Terraza. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 255 kg more than 2003 SsangYong Korando.
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 SsangYong Korando (308 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Terraza. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Terraza | 2003 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Terraza | Korando |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
