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, 2010 Honda Civic (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Buick Terraza. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 815 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2005 Buick Terraza has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic 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 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Terraza | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1305 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |