2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 5 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, 2005 Buick Terraza (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 815 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Buick Terraza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Terraza will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Terraza | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Terraza | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 47 L |
