2004 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 2005 Saturn ION
To start off, 2005 Saturn ION is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Tracker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Tracker would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Tracker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker (165 HP) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Saturn ION. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Tracker weights approximately 56 kg more than 2005 Saturn ION. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker (221 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn ION. (197 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Tracker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn ION.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Tracker | 2005 Saturn ION | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Saturn |
| Model | Tracker | ION |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1244 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 49 L |
