2008 BMW 118 vs. 2008 Saturn Sky
To start off, both 2008 BMW 118 and 2008 Saturn Sky were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Saturn Sky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saturn Sky (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Sky should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saturn Sky weights approximately 505 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Saturn Sky (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Saturn Sky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 2008 Saturn Sky | |
Make | BMW | Saturn |
Model | 118 | Sky |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 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 | 1230 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 49 L |