1992 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2008 Saturn Sky is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Saturn Sky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saturn Sky (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1992 BMW 320. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Sky should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 320 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Saturn Sky (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Saturn Sky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 320 | 2008 Saturn Sky | |
Make | BMW | Saturn |
Model | 320 | Sky |
Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |