1995 BMW 840 vs. 2009 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2009 Saturn Sky is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 840 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Sky. (260 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 840 weights approximately 396 kg more than 2009 Saturn Sky. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Sky. (353 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 840 | 2009 Saturn Sky | |
Make | BMW | Saturn |
Model | 840 | Sky |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 49 L |