2008 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2010 Saturn Vue is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Saturn Vue (222 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Saturn Vue weights approximately 555 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Saturn Vue is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Saturn Vue (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Honda | Saturn |
| Model | Accord | Vue |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
