2006 Buick Terraza vs. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2006 Buick Terraza and 2006 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Buick Terraza. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Terraza weights approximately 406 kg more than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder.
Because 2006 Buick Terraza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. 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 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Terraza. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Terraza | 2006 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Terraza | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
