2008 Saturn Sky vs. 2007 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2008 Saturn Sky 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. Both 2008 Saturn Sky and 2007 Saturn Sky are equipped with a 2,399 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saturn Sky (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Sky. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saturn Sky should accelerate faster than 2008 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 Saturn Sky (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saturn Sky. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Saturn Sky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Saturn Sky | 2007 Saturn Sky | |
| Make | Saturn | Saturn |
| Model | Sky | Sky |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2420 mm |
