2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Buick Terraza and 2005 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,997 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Buick Terraza. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 455 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Volkswagen Passat (370 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Terraza. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Terraza. 2005 Buick Terraza has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Terraza | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
