2006 Buick Terraza vs. 2009 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Toyota 4Runner 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (261 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 Buick Terraza. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Terraza weights approximately 295 kg more than 2009 Toyota 4Runner.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Terraza. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Terraza | 2009 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Terraza | 4Runner |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 87 L |