2000 Honda NSX vs. 2009 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2009 Saturn Sky is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Sky. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saturn Sky weights approximately 275 kg more than 2000 Honda NSX.
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 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Sky. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda NSX | 2009 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Honda | Saturn |
Model | NSX | Sky |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
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 Weight | 1460 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 49 L |