2004 Buick Terraza vs. 2004 Renault Fluence
To start off, both 2004 Buick Terraza and 2004 Renault Fluence were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2004 Buick Terraza and 2004 Renault Fluence are equipped with a 3,498 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Fluence (276 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Buick Terraza. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Fluence should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Terraza weights approximately 520 kg more than 2004 Renault Fluence.
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 Renault Fluence (366 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Terraza. (298 Nm). This means 2004 Renault Fluence will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Terraza | 2004 Renault Fluence | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Terraza | Fluence |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
