2004 Buick Terraza vs. 1973 Toyota Century
To start off, 2004 Buick Terraza is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Terraza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Terraza (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Terraza weights approximately 420 kg more than 1973 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Buick Terraza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Buick Terraza (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Terraza | 1973 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Terraza | Century |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2870 mm |
