2005 Nissan X-Trail vs. 2005 Saturn ION
To start off, both 2005 Nissan X-Trail 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 Nissan X-Trail (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Saturn ION. (138 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 35 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Saturn ION (197 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan X-Trail. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Saturn ION will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan X-Trail | 2005 Saturn ION | |
| Make | Nissan | Saturn |
| Model | X-Trail | ION |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1250 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2630 mm |
