2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2005 Buick Terraza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Terraza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Terraza (200 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (180 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 292 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Buick Terraza (298 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Terraza | 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Terraza | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 180 HP |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2107 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 76 L |
