2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Saturn Vue
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Express and 2009 Saturn Vue were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Vue. (222 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Vue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saturn Vue weights approximately 186 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2009 Saturn Vue is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Vue 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 (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Vue. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Saturn Vue | |
Make | Chevrolet | Saturn |
Model | Express | Vue |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 319 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |