2009 BMW Z4 vs. 2007 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2009 BMW Z4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Saturn Sky. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Saturn Sky would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2007 Saturn Sky. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2009 BMW Z4 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saturn Sky. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saturn Sky.
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2009 BMW Z4 | 2007 Saturn Sky | |
Make | BMW | Saturn |
Model | Z4 | Sky |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2420 mm |