2008 Lexus GX vs. 2008 Saturn Outlook
To start off, both 2008 Lexus GX 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 4,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saturn Outlook (276 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Lexus GX. (263 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Outlook should accelerate faster than 2008 Lexus GX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus GX weights approximately 170 kg more than 2008 Saturn Outlook.
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 Lexus GX (438 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Outlook. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Outlook.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lexus GX | 2008 Saturn Outlook | |
| Make | Lexus | Saturn |
| Model | GX | Outlook |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4670 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 83 L |
