2009 Saturn Sky vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2009 Saturn Sky is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Sky (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Sky should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saturn Sky weights approximately 240 kg more than 2003 Toyota Condor. 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 Saturn Sky (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Saturn Sky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Saturn Sky | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Saturn | Toyota |
Model | Sky | Condor |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1495 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |