2004 Buick Terraza vs. 2004 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2004 Buick Terraza and 2004 Volvo V70 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 Volvo V70 (208 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Buick Terraza. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Terraza weights approximately 460 kg more than 2004 Volvo V70.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Volvo V70 (340 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Terraza. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Terraza. 2004 Buick Terraza has automatic transmission and 2004 Volvo V70 has manual transmission. 2004 Volvo V70 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.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Terraza | 2004 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Terraza | V70 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2520 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 299 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |