2000 Mazda Familia vs. 2007 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2007 Saturn Sky is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Saturn Sky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saturn Sky (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saturn Sky should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia.
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, 2007 Saturn Sky (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Saturn Sky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mazda Familia | 2007 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Mazda | Saturn |
Model | Familia | Sky |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2420 mm |