2006 Buick Terraza vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Terraza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Terraza (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Terraza weights approximately 410 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Terraza. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Terraza | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Terraza | V50 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 62 L |
