2004 Buick Terraza vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Terraza (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2006 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, 2006 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 Buick Terraza (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2004 Buick Terraza has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Terraza | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 90 L |
