2004 Buick Terraza vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Passat 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, 2004 Buick Terraza (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Terraza weights approximately 533 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Buick Terraza (299 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (279 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Terraza | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Terraza | Passat |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1587 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 62 L |
