2006 Saturn ION vs. 2010 Chevrolet Orlando
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Saturn ION. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Saturn ION would be higher. At 2,384 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Orlando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando (174 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 Saturn ION. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando should accelerate faster than 2006 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Orlando weights approximately 150 kg more than 2006 Saturn ION. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Orlando is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Saturn ION. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando 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, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando (232 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn ION. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Orlando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn ION.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Saturn ION | 2010 Chevrolet Orlando | |
| Make | Saturn | Chevrolet |
| Model | ION | Orlando |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4652 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1633 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
