2004 Saturn ION vs. 2004 Xedos 9
To start off, both 2004 Saturn ION and 2004 Xedos 9 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Xedos 9 (161 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Saturn ION. (141 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2004 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Xedos 9 weights approximately 337 kg more than 2004 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 Xedos 9 (212 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Saturn ION. (197 Nm). This means 2004 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Saturn ION.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Saturn ION | 2004 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Saturn | Xedos |
| Model | ION | 9 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
