1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT vs. 1995 Saturn SL
To start off, both 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT and 1995 Saturn SL were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT (221 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1995 Saturn SL. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT should accelerate faster than 1995 Saturn SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT weights approximately 420 kg more than 1995 Saturn SL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Saturn SL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT (280 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Saturn SL. (158 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Saturn SL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT | 1995 Saturn SL | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Saturn |
| Model | 3000GT | SL |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
