1977 BMW 728 vs. 2002 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2002 Saturn Sky is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 728 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 496 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Saturn Sky (259 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 728. (235 Nm). This means 2002 Saturn Sky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 728 | 2002 Saturn Sky | |
Make | BMW | Saturn |
Model | 728 | Sky |
Year Released | 1977 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 235 Nm | 259 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2600 mm |