2005 Saturn Relay vs. 2000 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, 2005 Saturn Relay is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Suzuki Ignis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Suzuki Ignis would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Saturn Relay is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn Relay (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Ignis. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn Relay should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Ignis.
Because 2005 Saturn Relay is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Suzuki Ignis. 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Ignis. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Saturn Relay will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Ignis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Saturn Relay | 2000 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Saturn | Suzuki |
| Model | Relay | Ignis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 41 L |
