2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2005 Buick Terraza and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Terraza (200 HP) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 492 kg more than 2005 Buick Terraza.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Terraza. (298 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Terraza | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Terraza | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 96 L |
