2008 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Saturn Sky. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Saturn Sky would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Saturn Sky. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 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, 2008 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saturn Sky. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 2007 Saturn Sky | |
Make | BMW | Saturn |
Model | 330 | Sky |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |