2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2009 Saturn Aura
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport 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 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Aura. (167 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Aura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 624 kg more than 2009 Saturn Aura. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport 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 Trans Sport 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 Trans Sport (283 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Aura. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Aura.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2009 Saturn Aura | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Saturn |
| Model | Trans Sport | Aura |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2382 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 61 L |
