2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 4 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 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (251 HP) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Buick Terraza. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 292 kg more than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country.
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, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (351 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Terraza. (298 Nm). This means 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Terraza | 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Buick | Chrysler |
Model | Terraza | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 251 HP |
Torque | 298 Nm | 351 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2107 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 76 L |