2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2007 Saturn Sky
To start off, both 2007 Alpina B5 and 2007 Saturn Sky were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 2007 Saturn Sky. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 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, 2007 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saturn Sky. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saturn Sky. 2007 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2007 Saturn Sky has manual transmission. 2007 Saturn Sky will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina B5 | 2007 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Alpina | Saturn |
Model | B5 | Sky |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2420 mm |