2005 Saturn L vs. 2010 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2010 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Saturn L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Saturn L would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Corolla (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Saturn L. (135 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saturn L weights approximately 15 kg more than 2010 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2010 Toyota Corolla (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn L. (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Saturn L | 2010 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Saturn | Toyota |
| Model | L | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2194 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
