2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2005 Buick Terraza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Terraza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 200 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 412 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Buick Terraza (298 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (292 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Terraza | 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Terraza | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2107 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
