2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Saturn ION
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Panda 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 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Saturn ION is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn ION (138 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn ION should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saturn ION weights approximately 265 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda. 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 Fiat Panda (255 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn ION. (197 Nm). This means 2005 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn ION.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 2005 Saturn ION | |
| Make | Fiat | Saturn |
| Model | Panda | ION |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 49 L |
