2008 Saturn Sky vs. 2010 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 2 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Sky. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 911 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.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Saturn Sky. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Sky. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Sky. 2010 Land Rover LR4 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. 2010 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Saturn Sky | 2010 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Saturn | Land Rover |
| Model | Sky | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 86 L |
