2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Terraza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 54 kg more than 2005 Buick Terraza.

Because 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Terraza. (298 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Terraza. 2005 Buick Terraza has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 2006 Land Rover Defender
Make Buick Land Rover
Model Terraza Defender
Year Released 2005 2006
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3491 cc 2495 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 0 HP
Torque 298 Nm 300 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 19.5:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2028 kg 2082 kg
Vehicle Length 5210 mm 4390 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 3080 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 75 L


 

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