2006 Buick Terraza vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2006 Buick Terraza and 2006 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 2006 Buick Terraza. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 526 kg more than 2006 Buick Terraza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Buick Terraza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Dodge Ram. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Terraza 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, 2006 Dodge Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Terraza. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Terraza | 2006 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Terraza | Ram |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 8276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 2472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 26.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 129 L |
