2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2011 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC60 is newer by 6 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, 2011 Volvo XC60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Buick Terraza. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 186 kg more than 2011 Volvo XC60.
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, 2011 Volvo XC60 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Terraza. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Terraza | 2011 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Terraza | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1934 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
