2005 Saturn ION vs. 2005 Toyota Aygo
To start off, both 2005 Saturn ION and 2005 Toyota Aygo 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) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Aygo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn ION should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saturn ION weights approximately 360 kg more than 2005 Toyota Aygo. 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 Saturn ION (197 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Aygo. (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Saturn ION will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Saturn ION | 2005 Toyota Aygo | |
Make | Saturn | Toyota |
Model | ION | Aygo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2189 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 197 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3405 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1615 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2340 mm |