2008 Saturn Outlook vs. 2008 Saturn Aura
To start off, both 2008 Saturn Outlook and 2008 Saturn Aura were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Saturn Outlook and 2008 Saturn Aura are equipped with a 3,564 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saturn Outlook (270 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Aura. (253 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Outlook should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Aura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saturn Outlook weights approximately 450 kg more than 2008 Saturn Aura. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Saturn Aura (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Outlook. (336 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Saturn Aura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Outlook.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Saturn Outlook | 2008 Saturn Aura | |
| Make | Saturn | Saturn |
| Model | Outlook | Aura |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 61 L |
