2004 Oldsmobile Aurora vs. 2011 Saab 9-4X
To start off, 2011 Saab 9-4X is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora would be higher. At 3,994 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Saab 9-4X (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora. (247 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Saab 9-4X should accelerate faster than 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora.
Because 2011 Saab 9-4X is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Saab 9-4X will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Saab 9-4X (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora. (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Saab 9-4X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora | 2011 Saab 9-4X | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Saab |
| Model | Aurora | 9-4X |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3994 cc | 2800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2807 mm |
