2007 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Saturn Sky
To start off, both 2007 BMW X5 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X5 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Saturn Sky. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Saturn Sky.
Because 2007 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Saturn Sky. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 X5 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saturn Sky. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 2007 Saturn Sky | |
| Make | BMW | Saturn |
| Model | X5 | Sky |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2420 mm |
