2004 Buick Terraza vs. 2008 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2008 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback (245 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2004 Buick Terraza. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Terraza weights approximately 535 kg more than 2008 Subaru Outback.
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 Buick Terraza (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Outback. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Terraza | 2008 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Terraza | Outback |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
