2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2006 Cadillac SRX
To start off, 2006 Cadillac SRX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick Terraza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick Terraza would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac SRX (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2005 Buick Terraza. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 169 kg more than 2006 Cadillac SRX.
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, 2006 Cadillac SRX (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Terraza. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Terraza | 2006 Cadillac SRX | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Terraza | SRX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1951 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 76 L |
