2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Terracan would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 271 kg more than 2007 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2006 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2006 Hyundai Terracan (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Terracan | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Hyundai | Buick |
| Model | Terracan | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3009 mm |
