2007 BMW M6 vs. 2007 Saturn ION
To start off, both 2007 BMW M6 and 2007 Saturn ION were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 2007 Saturn ION. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M6 weights approximately 611 kg more than 2007 Saturn ION. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW M6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW M6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Saturn ION, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saturn ION. (203 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saturn ION.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M6 | 2007 Saturn ION | |
| Make | BMW | Saturn |
| Model | M6 | ION |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 94.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 49 L |
