2005 Saturn ION vs. 2005 Xedos 9
To start off, both 2005 Saturn ION and 2005 Xedos 9 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Xedos 9 (161 HP) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Saturn ION. (140 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Xedos 9 weights approximately 341 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 Xedos 9 (212 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn ION. (197 Nm). This means 2005 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn ION.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Saturn ION | 2005 Xedos 9 | |
Make | Saturn | Xedos |
Model | ION | 9 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 197 Nm | 212 Nm |
Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |