2004 Audi A6 vs. 2004 Buick Terraza

To start off, both 2004 Audi A6 and 2004 Buick Terraza were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2004 Buick Terraza. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Terraza weights approximately 350 kg more than 2004 Audi A6.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Audi A6 (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Terraza. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Terraza.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Audi A6 2004 Buick Terraza
Make Audi Buick
Model A6 Terraza
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4172 cc 3498 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 296 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 299 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 84 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1770 kg 2120 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 5110 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 3080 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 L 95 L


 

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