2009 Nissan Maxima vs. 2009 Saturn Sky

To start off, both 2009 Nissan Maxima 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Maxima (291 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Sky. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 273 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.

Because 2009 Saturn Sky is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Saturn Sky. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Maxima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Maxima (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Sky. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Sky. 2009 Nissan Maxima has automatic transmission and 2009 Saturn Sky has manual transmission. 2009 Saturn Sky will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Maxima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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