Chrysler Stratus 1996 vs SAAB 900 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.3 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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SAAB 900 is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Stratus engine produces 19 HP less power than SAAB 900, whereas torque is 36 NM less than SAAB 900. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Stratus reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 10.4 | |
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The Chrysler Stratus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Stratus consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 500'000 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 | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | |
| 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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