2006 Buick Terraza vs. 2006 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2006 Buick Terraza and 2006 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Buick Terraza. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Terraza weights approximately 313 kg more than 2006 Subaru Outback.
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 Subaru Outback (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Terraza. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Terraza | 2006 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Terraza | Outback |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
