2008 Saturn Outlook vs. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Saturn Outlook. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Saturn Outlook would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saturn Outlook (276 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (239 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Outlook should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saturn Outlook weights approximately 360 kg more than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser (377 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Outlook. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Outlook.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Saturn Outlook | 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Saturn | Toyota |
| Model | Outlook | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
