SAAB 9000 1991 vs Ford Sierra 1990
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 294 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 16.4 seconds | |
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SAAB 9000 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9000 engine produces 125 HP more power than Ford Sierra, whereas torque is 142 NM more than Ford Sierra. Thanks to more power SAAB 9000 reaches 100 km/h speed 7.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.7 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.4 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Ford Sierra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9000 consumes 5.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Sierra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9000 could require 795 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9000 consumes 4.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Sierra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 570 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Sierra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9000) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Ford Sierra) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 300'000 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 SAAB 9000 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 3 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The SAAB 9000 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: | 4.76 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
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SAAB 9000 is larger. SAAB 9000 is 34 cm longer than the Ford Sierra, 9 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9000 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9000 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Ford Sierra, which means SAAB 9000 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 400 | |
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