2006 Buick Terraza vs. 2000 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2006 Buick Terraza is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Terraza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Terraza (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2000 Toyota RAV4. (146 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Terraza weights approximately 671 kg more than 2000 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Buick Terraza (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota RAV4. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Terraza | 2000 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Terraza | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 57 L |
