2005 Saturn ION vs. 1994 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2005 Saturn ION is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn ION (138 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn ION should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Previa weights approximately 415 kg more than 2005 Saturn ION.
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, 1994 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn ION. (197 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn ION.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Saturn ION | 1994 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Saturn | Toyota |
| Model | ION | Previa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2189 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 75 L |
