2006 Buick Terraza vs. 2009 Buick Enclave
To start off, 2009 Buick Enclave is newer by 3 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2006 Buick Terraza. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Because 2006 Buick Terraza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Buick Enclave. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Terraza 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, 2009 Buick Enclave (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Terraza. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Terraza | 2009 Buick Enclave | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Terraza | Enclave |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 83 L |
