2005 Saturn L vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2005 Saturn L and 2005 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (245 HP) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Saturn L. (182 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 387 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (382 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn L. (258 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Saturn L | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Saturn | Toyota |
| Model | L | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 245 HP |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1468 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 87 L |
