2004 Daihatsu Naked vs. 2008 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2008 Saturn Vue is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Daihatsu Naked. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Daihatsu Naked would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saturn Vue (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2004 Daihatsu Naked. (63 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2004 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saturn Vue weights approximately 925 kg more than 2004 Daihatsu Naked. 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 (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daihatsu Naked. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daihatsu Naked.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daihatsu Naked | 2008 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Saturn |
| Model | Naked | Vue |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 658 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 72 L |
