2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2003 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2004 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Saturn Vue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Saturn Vue would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Saturn Vue (143 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Saturn Vue weights approximately 126 kg more than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. 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, 2004 Ford Transit Connect (220 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Saturn Vue. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Transit Connect | 2003 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Ford | Saturn |
| Model | Transit Connect | Vue |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1752 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
