2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2007 Saturn Sky is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Saturn Sky. (260 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 141 kg more than 2007 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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saturn Sky. (353 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Chevrolet | Saturn |
Model | Silverado | Sky |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2420 mm |