2006 Buick Terraza vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick Terraza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick Terraza would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2006 Buick Terraza. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 136 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 2007 Maserati GranSport 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 2007 Maserati GranSport. 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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Terraza. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Terraza | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | Terraza | GranSport |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 28.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 88 L |
