1996 BMW 740 vs. 2002 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2002 Saturn Sky is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 740 weights approximately 905 kg more than 2002 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, 1996 BMW 740 (420 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Saturn Sky. (259 Nm). This means 1996 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Saturn Sky. 1996 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2002 Saturn Sky has manual transmission. 2002 Saturn Sky will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 740 | 2002 Saturn Sky | |
Make | BMW | Saturn |
Model | 740 | Sky |
Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 420 Nm | 259 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2600 mm |