2008 Saturn Sky vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2008 Saturn Sky is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Sky. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Supra weights approximately 276 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, 1993 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Sky. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Saturn Sky | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Saturn | Toyota |
| Model | Sky | Supra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
