2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2008 Tata Indica

To start off, 2008 Tata Indica is newer by 3 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 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Terraza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 1023 kg more than 2008 Tata Indica.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2005 Buick Terraza (298 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indica. (110 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indica. 2005 Buick Terraza has automatic transmission and 2008 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2008 Tata Indica 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 2008 Tata Indica
Make Buick Tata
Model Terraza Indica
Year Released 2005 2008
Engine Size 3489 cc 1405 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 0 HP
Torque 298 Nm 110 Nm
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 9.5:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2028 kg 1005 kg
Vehicle Length 5210 mm 3670 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 3080 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 37 L


 

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