2008 Ferrari F430 vs. 2008 Saturn Sky
To start off, both 2008 Ferrari F430 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 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Sky. (260 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 436 kg more than 2008 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 F430 (466 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Sky. (353 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Sky. 2008 Ferrari F430 has automatic transmission and 2008 Saturn Sky has manual transmission. 2008 Saturn Sky will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ferrari F430 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ferrari F430 | 2008 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Ferrari | Saturn |
Model | F430 | Sky |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4308 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 490 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 466 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 22 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 49 L |