1998 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2005 Saturn Vue is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (443 HP) has 193 more horse power than 2005 Saturn Vue. (250 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn Vue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saturn Vue weights approximately 191 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (583 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn Vue. (328 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 2005 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Porsche | Saturn |
| Model | 911 | Vue |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 443 HP | 250 HP |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 62 L |
