2005 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2007 Saturn ION
To start off, 2007 Saturn ION is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick LaCrosse (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2007 Saturn ION. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2007 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 256 kg more than 2007 Saturn ION. 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, 2005 Buick LaCrosse (312 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saturn ION. (203 Nm). This means 2005 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saturn ION.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LaCrosse | 2007 Saturn ION | |
| Make | Buick | Saturn |
| Model | LaCrosse | ION |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 49 L |
