2008 Saturn Sky vs. 2009 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2009 Toyota Hilux is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Saturn Sky. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Saturn Sky would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Saturn Sky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saturn Sky (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Sky should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 394 kg more 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Saturn Sky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Saturn Sky | 2009 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Saturn | Toyota |
Model | Sky | Hilux |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |