2009 Saturn Sky vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2009 Saturn Sky is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 TVR Cerbera would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (355 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Sky. (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saturn Sky weights approximately 244 kg more than 2005 TVR Cerbera.
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, 2005 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Sky. (353 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Saturn Sky | 2005 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Saturn | TVR |
| Model | Sky | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 65 L |
