2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue vs. 2008 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2008 Saturn Vue is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saturn Vue (257 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saturn Vue weights approximately 175 kg more than 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. 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, 2008 Saturn Vue (336 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. (311 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 2008 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Saturn |
| Model | Intrigue | Vue |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3457 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |
