2004 Buick Terraza vs. 2008 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 4 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, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2004 Buick Terraza. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Terraza weights approximately 10 kg more than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2008 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Terraza. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Terraza | 2008 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Terraza | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 77 L |
