2004 Porsche 911 vs. 2004 Saturn L
To start off, both 2004 Porsche 911 and 2004 Saturn L were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2004 Saturn L. (135 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Saturn L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 22 kg more than 2004 Saturn L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Saturn L, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Saturn L. (199 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Saturn L.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Porsche 911 | 2004 Saturn L | |
Make | Porsche | Saturn |
Model | 911 | L |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 199 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1342 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 62 L |