2005 Lotus Elise vs. 2005 Saturn ION
To start off, both 2005 Lotus Elise 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 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Saturn ION. (138 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saturn ION weights approximately 350 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Because 2005 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Saturn ION, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Saturn ION (197 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2005 Saturn ION will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Elise | 2005 Saturn ION | |
Make | Lotus | Saturn |
Model | Elise | ION |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 49 L |