1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2007 Saturn Sky is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,352 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saturn Sky (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saturn Sky should accelerate faster than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 46 kg more than 2007 Saturn Sky.
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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saturn Sky. (353 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Saturn Sky | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Saturn |
| Model | Corvette | Sky |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5352 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2420 mm |
