2000 Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Firebird (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Sky. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 250 kg more than 2008 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, 2000 Pontiac Firebird (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Sky. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Firebird | 2008 Saturn Sky | |
| Make | Pontiac | Saturn |
| Model | Firebird | Sky |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |
