2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2005 Toyota Aygo
To start off, both 2005 Buick Terraza and 2005 Toyota Aygo 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 Buick Terraza (200 HP) has 147 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Aygo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 1138 kg more than 2005 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Aygo. (132 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Aygo. 2005 Buick Terraza has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Aygo has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Aygo 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 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Terraza | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 35 L |
