2001 Saturn Vue vs. 2010 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2010 Nissan Navara is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Saturn Vue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Saturn Vue would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Saturn Vue (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Navara weights approximately 502 kg more than 2001 Saturn Vue.
Because 2010 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Saturn Vue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Saturn Vue. (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Saturn Vue. 2001 Saturn Vue has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Navara has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Navara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Saturn Vue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Saturn Vue | 2010 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Saturn | Nissan |
| Model | Vue | Navara |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3210 mm |
