2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2005 Saturn ION
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Saturn ION. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Saturn ION would be higher. At 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn ION (138 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn ION should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 770 kg more than 2005 Saturn ION.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn ION. (197 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn ION.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2005 Saturn ION | |
| Make | Fiat | Saturn |
| Model | Ducato | ION |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2630 mm |
