2008 Saturn Vue vs. 2008 Fiat Croma
To start off, both 2008 Saturn Vue and 2008 Fiat Croma were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saturn Vue (257 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Croma. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saturn Vue weights approximately 205 kg more than 2008 Fiat Croma. 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 Vue (336 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Croma. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Saturn Vue | 2008 Fiat Croma | |
| Make | Saturn | Fiat |
| Model | Vue | Croma |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 62 L |
