2005 Saturn ION vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 2005 Saturn ION and 2005 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc, 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Camry (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Saturn ION. (138 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saturn ION weights approximately 280 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry.
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 Toyota Camry (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn ION. (197 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn ION. 2005 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 2005 Saturn ION has manual transmission. 2005 Saturn ION will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Saturn ION | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Saturn | Toyota |
| Model | ION | Camry |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2189 cc | 2360 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 920 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |
