2005 Chevrolet Colorado 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 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Saturn ION. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2007 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Saturn ION weights approximately 142 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saturn ION. (203 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saturn ION.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2007 Saturn ION | |
Make | Chevrolet | Saturn |
Model | Colorado | ION |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 203 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 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 | 72 L | 49 L |