2006 Buick Terraza vs. 2002 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2006 Buick Terraza is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Sienna 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 (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Sienna. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 155 kg more than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Sienna. (283 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Terraza | 2002 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Terraza | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2910 mm |
