2004 Buick Terraza vs. 2004 BMW Z4
To start off, both 2004 Buick Terraza and 2004 BMW Z4 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 29 more horse power than 2004 BMW Z4. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Terraza weights approximately 795 kg more than 2004 BMW Z4. 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 2004 BMW Z4. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW Z4. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Terraza | 2004 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Terraza | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 55 L |
