1973 Porsche 917 vs. 2007 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2007 Saturn Sky is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1973 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 343 more horse power than 2007 Saturn Sky. (177 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster 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, 1973 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saturn Sky. (225 Nm). This means 1973 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Porsche 917 | 2007 Saturn Sky | |
| Make | Porsche | Saturn |
| Model | 917 | Sky |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4994 cc | 2399 cc |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 177 HP |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
