2006 Buick Terraza vs. 2010 Audi S8
To start off, 2010 Audi S8 is newer by 4 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 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2006 Buick Terraza. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Terraza weights approximately 771 kg more than 2010 Audi S8.
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, 2010 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Terraza. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Terraza | 2010 Audi S8 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Terraza | S8 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 90 L |
