2004 Saturn L vs. 2004 Saturn Vue
To start off, both 2004 Saturn L 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. Both 2004 Saturn L and 2004 Saturn Vue are equipped with a 2,196 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Saturn Vue (143 HP) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Saturn L. (135 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2004 Saturn L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Saturn Vue weights approximately 135 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.
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 Saturn Vue (206 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Saturn L. (199 Nm). This means 2004 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Saturn L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Saturn L | 2004 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Saturn | Saturn |
| Model | L | Vue |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 143 HP |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
