2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2005 Buick Terraza and 2005 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Terraza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Boxster (237 HP) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Buick Terraza. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 733 kg more than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2005 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Terraza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Buick Terraza (298 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster. 2005 Buick Terraza has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Buick Terraza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Terraza | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Terraza | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 237 HP |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
