2005 Acura TL vs. 2005 Saturn Relay
To start off, both 2005 Acura TL and 2005 Saturn Relay were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Saturn Relay is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura TL (270 HP) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Saturn Relay. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn Relay. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saturn Relay weights approximately 497 kg more than 2005 Acura TL.
Because 2005 Saturn Relay is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Saturn Relay 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, 2005 Acura TL (323 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn Relay. (299 Nm). This means 2005 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn Relay.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura TL | 2005 Saturn Relay | |
Make | Acura | Saturn |
Model | TL | Relay |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 323 Nm | 299 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 95 L |