2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Buick Terraza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Terraza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Terraza (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 250 kg more than 2004 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Buick Terraza (298 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Terraza | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Terraza | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
