1991 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2009 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2009 Saturn Sky is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Italdesign Nazca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Italdesign Nazca would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Italdesign Nazca (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Sky. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster 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, 1991 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Sky. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Italdesign Nazca | 2009 Saturn Sky | |
| Make | Italdesign | Saturn |
| Model | Nazca | Sky |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2420 mm |
