2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Saturn Relay
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2006 Saturn Relay. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Saturn Relay. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 20 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.
Because 2006 Saturn Relay is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn Relay. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn Relay.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Saturn Relay | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Saturn |
| Model | Silverado | Relay |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 95 L |
