2006 Buick Terraza vs. 2010 Lexus LS
To start off, 2010 Lexus LS 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2006 Buick Terraza. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus LS weights approximately 414 kg more than 2006 Buick Terraza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Lexus LS (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Terraza. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Terraza | 2010 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | Terraza | LS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 84 L |
