2005 Mitsubishi Grandis vs. 2005 Saturn Vue
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis and 2005 Saturn Vue were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn Vue (250 HP) has 116 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. (134 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis weights approximately 138 kg more than 2005 Saturn Vue.
Because 2005 Saturn Vue is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Saturn Vue 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 Vue (328 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. (310 Nm). This means 2005 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mitsubishi Grandis | 2005 Saturn Vue | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Saturn |
Model | Grandis | Vue |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1967 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 250 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 328 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1647 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |