2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue vs. 2001 Saturn Vue
To start off, both 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue and 2001 Saturn Vue were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,455 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2001 Saturn Vue. (143 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue should accelerate faster than 2001 Saturn Vue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue weights approximately 115 kg more than 2001 Saturn Vue. 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, 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue (311 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Saturn Vue. (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Saturn Vue. 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue has automatic transmission and 2001 Saturn Vue has manual transmission. 2001 Saturn Vue will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 2001 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Saturn |
| Model | Intrigue | Vue |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3455 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 62 L |
