2006 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2006 Saturn Relay
To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera and 2006 Saturn Relay were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Saturn Relay is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Saturn Relay. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 2006 Saturn Relay. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera weights approximately 255 kg more than 2006 Saturn Relay. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn Relay. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn Relay. 2006 Saturn Relay has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Saturn Relay will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2006 Saturn Relay | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Saturn |
Model | Brera | Relay |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3195 cc | 3490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 196 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 322 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |