2004 Buick Terraza vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 5 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2004 Buick Terraza. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 588 kg more than 2004 Buick Terraza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Terraza. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Terraza | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Terraza | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 88 L |
