BMW Z3 1996 vs SAAB 900 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| BMW Z3 engine produces 10 HP less power than SAAB 900, whereas torque is 30 NM less than SAAB 900. Despite less power, BMW Z3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 10.4 | |
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The BMW Z3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW Z3 consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 900, which means that by driving the BMW Z3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 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 Z3) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW Z3 is smaller. BMW Z3 is 62 cm shorter than the SAAB 900, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z3 is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z3 is 0.5 metres less than that of the SAAB 900, which means BMW Z3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`435 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| SAAB 900 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW Z3, so SAAB 900 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 2000 | |
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