2004 Buick Terraza vs. 2004 Honda Element
To start off, both 2004 Buick Terraza and 2004 Honda Element 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 37 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Terraza weights approximately 565 kg more than 2004 Honda Element. 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 Honda Element. 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) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Terraza | 2004 Honda Element | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Terraza | Element |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 99 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |
