2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2006 Subaru Forester 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Terraza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Forester (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Buick Terraza. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 487 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester.
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 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Terraza. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2006 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Terraza | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |
