2009 Honda Element vs. 2009 Saturn Outlook
To start off, both 2009 Honda Element and 2009 Saturn Outlook were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Saturn Outlook is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Outlook (281 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Outlook should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Element weights approximately 176 kg more than 2009 Saturn Outlook.
Because 2009 Saturn Outlook is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Outlook 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 Saturn Outlook (361 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Saturn Outlook will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Element | 2009 Saturn Outlook | |
Make | Honda | Saturn |
Model | Element | Outlook |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2353 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 83 L |