2004 Buick Terraza vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2004 Buick Terraza and 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 36 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Terraza weights approximately 5 kg more than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Buick Terraza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Terraza. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Terraza | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Terraza | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 87 L |
