2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2005 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2005 Buick Terraza and 2005 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,703 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Buick Terraza. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 172 kg more than 2005 Buick Terraza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Terraza. (298 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Terraza | 2005 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Terraza | Dakota |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 298 Nm | 319 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3340 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 83 L |