2004 Buick Terraza vs. 2004 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 2004 Buick Terraza and 2004 Citroen Xsara 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 63 more horse power than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Terraza weights approximately 619 kg more than 2004 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Buick Terraza (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Terraza | 2004 Citroen Xsara | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | Terraza | Xsara |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
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 | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1401 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |