1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 1999 Saturn SL
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport and 1999 Saturn SL were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1999 Saturn SL. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 1999 Saturn SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 695 kg more than 1999 Saturn SL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport (286 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Saturn SL. (158 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Saturn SL. 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport has automatic transmission and 1999 Saturn SL has manual transmission. 1999 Saturn SL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 1999 Saturn SL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Saturn |
| Model | Trans Sport | SL |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1400 mm |
