2006 Buick Terraza vs. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2006 Buick Terraza is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Vauxhall Frontera would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Terraza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Buick Terraza. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Terraza weights approximately 122 kg more than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Terraza. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Terraza | 1999 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
| Model | Terraza | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2710 mm |
