2009 BMW 550 vs. 2009 Saturn Sky
To start off, both 2009 BMW 550 and 2009 Saturn Sky were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Sky. (260 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 316 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Sky. (353 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2009 Saturn Sky | |
Make | BMW | Saturn |
Model | 550 | Sky |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 49 L |