BMW 3 series 1995 vs SAAB 900 1993
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 227 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series and SAAB 900 have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series torque is 18 NM more than SAAB 900. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 68 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 900) 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 (BMW 3 series) 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 | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.44 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 21 cm shorter than the SAAB 900, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 230 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| SAAB 900 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than SAAB 900, so SAAB 900 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 8400 | |
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