2004 Buick Terraza vs. 2004 Holden Zafira
To start off, both 2004 Buick Terraza and 2004 Holden Zafira 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 52 more horse power than 2004 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Terraza weights approximately 560 kg more than 2004 Holden Zafira. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Zafira. 2004 Buick Terraza has automatic transmission and 2004 Holden Zafira has manual transmission. 2004 Holden Zafira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Buick Terraza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Buick Terraza | 2004 Holden Zafira | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | Terraza | Zafira |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2700 mm |