2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2007 Toyota RAV4 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 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Buick Terraza. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 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 RAV4.
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 RAV4 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Terraza. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota RAV4 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 RAV4 | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Terraza | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3546 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |