2005 Audi RS6 vs. 2005 Saturn ION
To start off, both 2005 Audi RS6 and 2005 Saturn ION were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi RS6 (444 HP) has 304 more horse power than 2005 Saturn ION. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi RS6 weights approximately 552 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.
Because 2005 Audi RS6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Saturn ION. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi RS6 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, 2005 Audi RS6 (560 Nm) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn ION. (197 Nm). This means 2005 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn ION.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi RS6 | 2005 Saturn ION | |
| Make | Audi | Saturn |
| Model | RS6 | ION |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1263 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 49 L |
