2006 Buick Terraza vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2006 Buick Terraza and 2006 Subaru Legacy 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 (196 HP) has 33 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Terraza weights approximately 313 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy. 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 Buick Terraza (289 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm). This means 2006 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Buick Terraza 2006 Subaru Legacy
Make Buick Subaru
Model Terraza Legacy
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3491 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 196 HP 163 HP
Torque 289 Nm 187 Nm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1946 kg 1633 kg
Vehicle Length 5210 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1600 mm
Wheelbase Size 3080 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.5 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 64 L


 

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