2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2005 Buick Terraza and 2005 Subaru Forester 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 Buick Terraza (200 HP) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (123 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 588 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester 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 Forester 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 Buick Terraza (298 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (184 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Terraza | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Terraza | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 123 HP |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |
