2004 Buick Terraza vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 8 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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2004 Buick Terraza. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 45 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.
Because 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Terraza. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Terraza | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Terraza | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1939 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 100 L |
