2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 7 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2005 Buick Terraza. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 342 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2005 Buick Terraza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Cadillac CTS. 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, 2012 Cadillac CTS (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Terraza. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Terraza | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Terraza | CTS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |
