2006 Buick Terraza vs. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2006 Buick Terraza is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,311 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Terraza (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 480 kg more than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Because 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Terraza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Terraza. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Terraza | 1995 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Terraza | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2950 mm |
