2008 Ferrari 612 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 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Saturn Sky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Sky. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2009 Saturn Sky. 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 Ferrari 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Sky. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 612 | 2009 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Ferrari | Saturn |
Model | 612 | Sky |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 587 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 350 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 49 L |