2008 Acura RL vs. 2008 Saturn Outlook
To start off, both 2008 Acura RL and 2008 Saturn Outlook were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Saturn Outlook is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Outlook. (276 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Outlook. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saturn Outlook weights approximately 461 kg more than 2008 Acura RL.
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, 2008 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Outlook. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Outlook.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura RL | 2008 Saturn Outlook | |
Make | Acura | Saturn |
Model | RL | Outlook |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 83 L |