2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2005 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2005 Buick Terraza and 2005 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Terraza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Terraza (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 407. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 540 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 407. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Buick Terraza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Peugeot 407. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Peugeot 407 (317 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Terraza. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Terraza | 2005 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Terraza | 407 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 66 L |
