2009 Saturn Aura vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Saturn Aura is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Aura (167 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (165 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Aura should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 227 kg more than 2009 Saturn Aura.
Because 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 2005 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Aura, 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (248 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Aura. (160 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Aura.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Saturn Aura | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Saturn | Toyota |
| Model | Aura | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2382 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 79 L |
