2006 Buick Terraza vs. 2006 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2006 Buick Terraza and 2006 Jeep Commander were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,703 cc, 2006 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Commander (235 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Buick Terraza. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Commander weights approximately 127 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 Jeep Commander 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, 2006 Jeep Commander 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 Jeep Commander (414 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Terraza. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Terraza | 2006 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | Terraza | Commander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4703 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1677 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 78 L |
