2004 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2004 Saturn ION
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Aveo and 2004 Saturn ION were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Saturn ION is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Saturn ION (141 HP) has 38 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Aveo. (103 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Saturn ION should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Saturn ION weights approximately 175 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Aveo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Saturn ION (197 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Aveo. (145 Nm). This means 2004 Saturn ION will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Aveo | 2004 Saturn ION | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Saturn |
| Model | Aveo | ION |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 141 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1073 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |
