2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit 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 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Terraza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Terraza (200 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 860 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Terraza | 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Terraza | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2107 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 55 L |
