2004 Buick Terraza vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza is newer by 9 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, 2013 Subaru Impreza (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2004 Buick Terraza. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Terraza weights approximately 665 kg more than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
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, 2013 Subaru Impreza (331 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Terraza. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Terraza | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Terraza | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 65535 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2625 mm |
