2005 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2005 Saturn Relay
To start off, both 2005 Ford Transit Connect 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 Saturn Relay (200 HP) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. (114 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn Relay should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saturn Relay weights approximately 830 kg more than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Saturn Relay is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. 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 Saturn Relay (299 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. (160 Nm). This means 2005 Saturn Relay will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Transit Connect | 2005 Saturn Relay | |
| Make | Ford | Saturn |
| Model | Transit Connect | Relay |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3080 mm |
