1990 Mazda 929 vs. 2009 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2009 Saturn Sky is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,384 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Saturn Sky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Sky (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Sky should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda 929 weights approximately 1 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, both vehicles can yield 167 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mazda 929 | 2009 Saturn Sky | |
| Make | Mazda | Saturn |
| Model | 929 | Sky |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
