2006 Buick Terraza vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Terraza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Terraza (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Terraza weights approximately 285 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Buick Terraza (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Terraza | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Terraza | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |
