2000 Saturn LW vs. 2002 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2002 Toyota Soarer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Saturn LW. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Saturn LW would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2000 Saturn LW. (182 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2000 Saturn LW. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 252 kg more than 2000 Saturn LW. 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, 2002 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Saturn LW. (257 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Saturn LW.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Saturn LW | 2002 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Saturn | Toyota |
| Model | LW | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
