2004 Honda CR-V vs. 2005 Saturn Relay
To start off, 2005 Saturn Relay is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Saturn Relay is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn Relay (200 HP) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Honda CR-V. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn Relay should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saturn Relay weights approximately 592 kg more than 2004 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2005 Saturn Relay (299 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda CR-V. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Saturn Relay will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda CR-V | 2005 Saturn Relay | |
| Make | Honda | Saturn |
| Model | CR-V | Relay |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 95 L |
