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 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Commander (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2006 Buick Terraza. (196 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 409 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.
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 Jeep Commander (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Terraza. (289 Nm @ 3200 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 | 5653 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 2355 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 Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 15.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 78 L |
