2004 Buick Terraza vs. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2004 Buick Terraza and 2004 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (341 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2004 Buick Terraza. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 305 kg more than 2004 Buick Terraza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Terraza. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Terraza | 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Terraza | Silverado |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 341 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 299 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 2425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 98 L |