2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2004 Saturn Vue
To start off, both 2004 Ford Transit Connect and 2004 Saturn Vue were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Saturn Vue (143 HP) has 54 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Saturn Vue weights approximately 135 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) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Saturn Vue. (206 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Transit Connect | 2004 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Ford | Saturn |
| Model | Transit Connect | Vue |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1752 cc | 2196 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 |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1455 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 |
