2004 Lincoln Continental vs. 2008 Saturn Aura
To start off, 2008 Saturn Aura is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saturn Aura (219 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Aura should accelerate faster than 2004 Lincoln Continental.
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 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Aura. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Aura.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lincoln Continental | 2008 Saturn Aura | |
| Make | Lincoln | Saturn |
| Model | Continental | Aura |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |
