2006 Saturn Vue vs. 1998 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2006 Saturn Vue is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saturn Vue (250 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Avensis. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saturn Vue weights approximately 741 kg more than 1998 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Saturn Vue is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Saturn Vue 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 Vue (329 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Avensis. (155 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Saturn Vue | 1998 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Saturn | Toyota |
| Model | Vue | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
