2004 BMW 745 vs. 2004 Saturn Relay
To start off, both 2004 BMW 745 and 2004 Saturn Relay were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 745 (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2004 Saturn Relay. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2004 Saturn Relay.
Because 2004 BMW 745 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 2004 BMW 745. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 BMW 745 (447 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Saturn Relay. (299 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Saturn Relay.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 745 | 2004 Saturn Relay | |
| Make | BMW | Saturn |
| Model | 745 | Relay |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3050 mm |
