2000 Mazda Protege vs. 1996 Saturn SC
To start off, 2000 Mazda Protege is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Saturn SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Saturn SC would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Saturn SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Saturn SC (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Protege. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Saturn SC should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Protege. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Protege weights approximately 740 kg more than 1996 Saturn SC.
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, 2000 Mazda Protege (164 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Saturn SC. (158 Nm). This means 2000 Mazda Protege will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Saturn SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Protege | 1996 Saturn SC | |
| Make | Mazda | Saturn |
| Model | Protege | SC |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2610 mm |
