2004 Buick Terraza vs. 2005 Toyota Camry

To start off, 2005 Toyota Camry is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Terraza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Terraza would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Terraza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Camry (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Buick Terraza. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Terraza weights approximately 920 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry.

Because 2004 Buick Terraza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Camry. 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (280 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Buick Terraza 2005 Toyota Camry
Make Buick Toyota
Model Terraza Camry
Year Released 2004 2005
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3498 cc 2994 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 299 Nm 280 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 83 mm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2120 kg 1200 kg
Wheelbase Size 3080 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 70 L


 

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