2000 Honda City vs. 2005 Saturn Relay
To start off, 2005 Saturn Relay is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City would be higher. At 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Saturn Relay is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn Relay (200 HP) has 106 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn Relay should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saturn Relay weights approximately 1006 kg more than 2000 Honda City. 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, 2005 Saturn Relay (298 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm). This means 2005 Saturn Relay will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda City | 2005 Saturn Relay | |
| Make | Honda | Saturn |
| Model | City | Relay |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3080 mm |
