2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2005 Subaru Baja
To start off, both 2005 Buick Terraza and 2005 Subaru Baja were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Terraza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Baja (210 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Buick Terraza. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 391 kg more than 2005 Subaru Baja.
Because 2005 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick Terraza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Baja will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Baja (319 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Terraza. (298 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Baja will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Terraza | 2005 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Terraza | Baja |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
