2006 Buick Terraza vs. 2008 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 2 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 860 kg more than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander 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, 2008 Jeep Commander 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, 2008 Jeep Commander (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Terraza. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Terraza | 2008 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Buick | Jeep |
Model | Terraza | Commander |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2987 cc |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 293 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 2270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |