Chrysler Stratus 1996 vs SAAB 900 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 900 is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Stratus engine produces 1 HP more power than SAAB 900, but torque is 3 NM less than SAAB 900. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Stratus reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 10.9 | |
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The Chrysler Stratus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Stratus consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 900, which means that by driving the Chrysler Stratus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 480'000 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 900 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Neon, Dodge Neon | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including SAAB 9-3, SAAB 9000 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler Stratus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.44 m | |
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Chrysler Stratus is larger, but lower. Chrysler Stratus is 26 cm longer than the SAAB 900, 7 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Stratus is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Stratus is 1.7 metres more than that of the SAAB 900, which means Chrysler Stratus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
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