2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2004 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2005 Buick Terraza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Vauxhall Frontera would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Terraza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Buick Terraza. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 300 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall Frontera.
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, 2005 Buick Terraza (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Terraza | 2004 Vauxhall Frontera | |
Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
Model | Terraza | Frontera |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2710 mm |