2008 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2009 Saturn Sky is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Sky. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saturn Sky weights approximately 140 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
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 (390 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Sky. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Sky. 2008 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2009 Saturn Sky has manual transmission. 2009 Saturn Sky will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 2009 Saturn Sky | |
Make | BMW | Saturn |
Model | 330 | Sky |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 49 L |