2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2007 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2007 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 2 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota 4Runner (260 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Buick Terraza. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 765 kg more than 2007 Toyota 4Runner.
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, 2007 Toyota 4Runner (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Terraza. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Terraza | 2007 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Terraza | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 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 | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 87 L |
