2004 Nissan Frontier vs. 2004 Saturn Vue
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Frontier 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (153 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Saturn Vue. (143 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2004 Saturn Vue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Saturn Vue weights approximately 54 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Frontier (209 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Saturn Vue. (206 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Frontier | 2004 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Nissan | Saturn |
| Model | Frontier | Vue |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 143 HP |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1534 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |
