2006 Saturn ION vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Saturn ION is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,389 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (194 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2006 Saturn ION. (140 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saturn ION weights approximately 320 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Saturn ION. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land 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 Land Cruiser (431 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn ION. (197 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn ION. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2006 Saturn ION has manual transmission. 2006 Saturn ION will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Saturn ION | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Saturn | Toyota |
Model | ION | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3389 cc |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 431 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 48 L |