2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Saturn Aura
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Express and 2009 Saturn Aura were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Aura. (252 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Aura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saturn Aura weights approximately 24 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Express is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Saturn Aura. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Express (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Aura. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Aura.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Saturn Aura | |
Make | Chevrolet | Saturn |
Model | Express | Aura |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3563 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 61 L |