Chevrolet Camaro 1997 vs SAAB 9-3 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 205 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Camaro engine produces 2 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, but torque is 25 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Camaro reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.0 | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Camaro consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Camaro could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| 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 9-3) 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 (Chevrolet Camaro) 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: | 4.92 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.43 m | |
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Chevrolet Camaro is larger, but lower. Chevrolet Camaro is 29 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 17 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Camaro is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 923 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`872 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 3000 | |
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