1998 Plymouth Breeze vs. 2005 Saturn Relay
To start off, 2005 Saturn Relay is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Plymouth Breeze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Plymouth Breeze would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Saturn Relay is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn Relay (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1998 Plymouth Breeze. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn Relay should accelerate faster than 1998 Plymouth Breeze.
Because 2005 Saturn Relay is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Plymouth Breeze. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Saturn Relay 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, 2005 Saturn Relay (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Plymouth Breeze. (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Saturn Relay will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Plymouth Breeze. 2005 Saturn Relay has automatic transmission and 1998 Plymouth Breeze has manual transmission. 1998 Plymouth Breeze will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Saturn Relay will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Plymouth Breeze | 2005 Saturn Relay | |
| Make | Plymouth | Saturn |
| Model | Breeze | Relay |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 62 L |
