2005 Saturn ION vs. 2005 Subaru Traviq
To start off, both 2005 Saturn ION and 2005 Subaru Traviq were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Traviq is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Traviq (145 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Saturn ION. (140 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Traviq should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Traviq weights approximately 213 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 Subaru Traviq (203 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn ION. (197 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Traviq will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn ION.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Saturn ION | 2005 Subaru Traviq | |
| Make | Saturn | Subaru |
| Model | ION | Traviq |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 145 HP |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
