2005 GMC Envoy vs. 2005 Saturn L
To start off, both 2005 GMC Envoy and 2005 Saturn L were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Envoy (300 HP) has 118 more horse power than 2005 Saturn L. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Envoy weights approximately 719 kg more than 2005 Saturn L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Saturn L. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 GMC Envoy 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 GMC Envoy (447 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn L. (258 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Envoy | 2005 Saturn L | |
| Make | GMC | Saturn |
| Model | Envoy | L |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2187 kg | 1468 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 59 L |
