1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 2008 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2008 Saturn Sky is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Sky. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 162 kg more than 2008 Saturn Sky. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Sky. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 330 | 2008 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Ferrari | Saturn |
Model | 330 | Sky |
Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |