BMW 3 series 1995 vs SAAB 900 1993
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.8 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: | 193 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 227 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 23 HP more power than SAAB 900, whereas torque is 53 NM more than SAAB 900. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.1 | |
| BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 900, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| SAAB 900 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW Z3 | 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: | 10 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.9 metres less than that of the SAAB 900, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 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 (€): | 7800 | 8400 | |
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