2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2005 GMC Savana

To start off, both 2005 Buick Terraza and 2005 GMC Savana were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Savana (285 HP) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Buick Terraza. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Savana weights approximately 549 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 GMC Savana (400 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Terraza. (298 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Terraza.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Buick Terraza 2005 GMC Savana
Make Buick GMC
Model Terraza Savana
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Minivan Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3491 cc 4801 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 285 HP
Torque 298 Nm 400 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 9.5:1
Number of Seats 7 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2028 kg 2577 kg
Vehicle Length 5210 mm 6210 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 2090 mm
Wheelbase Size 3080 mm 3940 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 117 L


 

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