2006 Buick Terraza vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 6 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2006 Buick Terraza. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 474 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 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Buick Terraza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Terraza. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Terraza | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Terraza | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5222 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3022 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 98 L |
