2006 Buick Terraza vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2006 Buick Terraza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. Both 2006 Buick Terraza and 2005 Kia Sorento are equipped with a 3,491 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Terraza (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 412 kg more than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Buick Terraza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento 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, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Terraza. (293 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Terraza | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Terraza | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
