2005 Saturn ION vs. 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, both 2005 Saturn ION and 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser (153 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Saturn ION. (138 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 1606 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.
Because 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Saturn ION. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn ION. (197 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn ION.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Saturn ION | 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | Saturn | Toyota |
| Model | ION | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2189 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3400 mm |
