2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2005 Buick Terraza and 2005 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy (250 HP) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Buick Terraza. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 470 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy 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 Legacy 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 Legacy (339 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Terraza. (298 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy 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 Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Terraza | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 250 HP |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2680 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 |
