2003 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2006 Saturn ION
To start off, 2006 Saturn ION is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2006 Saturn ION. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2006 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1065 kg more than 2006 Saturn ION. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Saturn ION. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn ION. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn ION.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Land Rover Range Rover | 2006 Saturn ION | |
Make | Land Rover | Saturn |
Model | Range Rover | ION |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 49 L |