2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2006 Buick Terraza
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 1 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 304 more horse power than 2006 Buick Terraza. (196 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 29 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Terraza. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 2006 Buick Terraza | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Alpina | Terraza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 196 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 95 L |
