2003 BMW 530 vs. 2009 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2009 Saturn Sky is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Sky. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 326 kg more than 2009 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, 2003 BMW 530 (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Sky. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 530 | 2009 Saturn Sky | |
| Make | BMW | Saturn |
| Model | 530 | Sky |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
