2008 Saturn Sky vs. 2008 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 2008 Saturn Sky and 2008 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Saturn Sky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Celica (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Sky. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saturn Sky weights approximately 520 kg more than 2008 Toyota Celica.
Because 2008 Saturn Sky is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Saturn Sky. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Celica, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Celica. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Saturn Sky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Saturn Sky | 2008 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Saturn | Toyota |
| Model | Sky | Celica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 55 L |
