1979 Ferrari 308 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 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Sky (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Sky should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 21 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Saturn Sky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 308 | 2009 Saturn Sky | |
| Make | Ferrari | Saturn |
| Model | 308 | Sky |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2420 mm |
