2006 Buick Terraza vs. 2006 SsangYong Korando

To start off, both 2006 Buick Terraza and 2006 SsangYong Korando 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 Buick Terraza (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2006 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 2006 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 315 kg more than 2006 Buick Terraza.

Because 2006 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando 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 Buick Terraza (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 SsangYong Korando. (257 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 SsangYong Korando.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Buick Terraza 2006 SsangYong Korando
Make Buick SsangYong
Model Terraza Korando
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3491 cc 2874 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4100 RPM
Torque 293 Nm 257 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 1865 kg
Vehicle Length 5210 mm 4340 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 3080 mm 2490 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.4 L/100km 8.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 70 L


 

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