2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Saturn Outlook

To start off, both 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Saturn Outlook is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Outlook (277 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Outlook should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender.

Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Saturn Outlook. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Outlook. (253 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Outlook. 2009 Saturn Outlook has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Saturn Outlook will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Land Rover Defender 2009 Saturn Outlook
Make Land Rover Saturn
Model Defender Outlook
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2402 cc 3564 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 120 HP 277 HP
Engine RPM 3500 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 360 Nm 253 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 5500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.5:1 11.4:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1990 mm


 

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