2006 Buick Terraza vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2006 Buick Terraza and 2006 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Terraza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Boxster (240 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Buick Terraza. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 185 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 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Terraza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Buick Terraza (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Terraza | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Terraza | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
