2007 Saturn Sky vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 2007 Saturn Sky is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Saturn Sky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saturn Sky (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saturn Sky should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
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 Saturn Sky (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Saturn Sky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Saturn Sky | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Saturn | Toyota |
| Model | Sky | Starlet |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2310 mm |
