Honda Saber engine produces 30 HP more power than Mazda Xedos 9, whereas torque is 24 NM more than Mazda Xedos 9.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
10.1
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
68 litres
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
630'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda Xedos 9 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
5 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda MX-6
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda Xedos 9 might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets:
no
yes
The Mazda Xedos 9 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.
Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.79 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.40 m
Both cars are similar in size. Honda Saber is 2 cm longer than the Mazda Xedos 9, 2 cm wider, while the height of Honda Saber is 2 cm higher.
