2006 Buick Terraza vs. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 5 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Buick Terraza. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 124 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.
Because 2006 Buick Terraza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. 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, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Terraza. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Terraza | 2011 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Terraza | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1834 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
