2006 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2007 Saturn Sky. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Saturn Sky.
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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saturn Sky. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Porsche 911 | 2007 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Porsche | Saturn |
Model | 911 | Sky |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3818 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2420 mm |