1979 BMW 728 vs. 2009 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2009 Saturn Sky is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 728 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Sky (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1979 BMW 728. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Sky should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 728. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 728 weights approximately 126 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Saturn Sky (353 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 728. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Saturn Sky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 728 | 2009 Saturn Sky | |
Make | BMW | Saturn |
Model | 728 | Sky |
Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 49 L |