1965 Maserati Tipo 65 vs. 2009 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2009 Saturn Sky is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Tipo 65. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 would be higher. At 5,046 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 (424 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Sky. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saturn Sky weights approximately 384 kg more than 1965 Maserati Tipo 65.
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.
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1965 Maserati Tipo 65 | 2009 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Maserati | Saturn |
Model | Tipo 65 | Sky |
Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
Engine Size | 5046 cc | 2384 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 424 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |