2006 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2006 Saturn Relay
To start off, both 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Saturn Relay (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saturn Relay should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saturn Relay weights approximately 55 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 Saturn Relay (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Saturn Relay will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2006 Saturn Relay | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Saturn |
| Model | Lancer | Relay |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 95 L |
