2008 Saturn Sky vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 3 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Sky. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 125 weights approximately 36 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, 2011 BMW 125 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Sky. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Saturn Sky | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Saturn | BMW |
| Model | Sky | 125 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 53 L |
