2008 Saturn Aura vs. 2001 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Saturn Aura is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saturn Aura (164 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Camry. (160 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Aura should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Camry weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 Saturn Aura.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2001 Toyota Camry (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Aura. (216 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Aura.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Saturn Aura | 2001 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Saturn | Toyota |
| Model | Aura | Camry |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2401 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |
