2005 Saturn Relay vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2007 Suzuki XL7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Saturn Relay. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Saturn Relay would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Saturn Relay. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn Relay.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (331 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn Relay. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn Relay.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Saturn Relay | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Saturn | Suzuki |
| Model | Relay | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
