2000 Nissan Pickup vs. 2006 Saturn Relay
To start off, 2006 Saturn Relay is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Saturn Relay is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saturn Relay (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saturn Relay should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 1 kg more than 2006 Saturn Relay.
Because 2000 Nissan Pickup is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Nissan Pickup. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Saturn Relay, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Saturn Relay (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Saturn Relay will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Pickup. 2006 Saturn Relay has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Saturn Relay will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Pickup | 2006 Saturn Relay | |
| Make | Nissan | Saturn |
| Model | Pickup | Relay |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3080 mm |
