2006 Buick Terraza vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (550 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 2006 Buick Terraza. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Terraza weights approximately 146 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XK.
Because 2006 Buick Terraza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Jaguar XK. 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, 2012 Jaguar XK (680 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Terraza. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Terraza | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Terraza | XK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 680 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2751 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 | 61 L |
