1999 Citroen Pluriel vs. 2009 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2009 Saturn Vue is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Citroen Pluriel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Citroen Pluriel would be higher. At 2,401 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Vue (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Pluriel.
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, 2009 Saturn Vue (227 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Pluriel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Pluriel | 2009 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Citroen | Saturn |
| Model | Pluriel | Vue |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
