2000 BMW Z9 vs. 2008 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2008 Saturn Sky is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW Z9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW Z9 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z9 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Sky. (260 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster 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, 2000 BMW Z9 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Sky. (353 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z9 | 2008 Saturn Sky | |
| Make | BMW | Saturn |
| Model | Z9 | Sky |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2420 mm |
