2005 Holden Cruze vs. 2005 Saturn L
To start off, both 2005 Holden Cruze 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 2,194 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Saturn L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn L (135 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Holden Cruze. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn L should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saturn L weights approximately 335 kg more than 2005 Holden Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Holden Cruze 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 Holden Cruze 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 L (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Cruze. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Saturn L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Holden Cruze | 2005 Saturn L | |
Make | Holden | Saturn |
Model | Cruze | L |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |