2007 BMW 130 vs. 2008 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2008 Saturn Sky is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 130 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Sky. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saturn Sky weights approximately 355 kg more than 2007 BMW 130.
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 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Sky. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 2008 Saturn Sky | |
Make | BMW | Saturn |
Model | 130 | Sky |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 49 L |