2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2006 Saturn Relay
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Saturn Relay. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Saturn Relay would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (301 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Saturn Relay. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2006 Saturn Relay. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1042 kg more than 2006 Saturn Relay. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Saturn Relay. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn Relay. (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn Relay.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 2006 Saturn Relay | |
| Make | Land Rover | Saturn |
| Model | Range Rover | Relay |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 95 L |
