Dodge Intrepid 1997 vs Honda Saber 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 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: | 203 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 258 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Dodge Intrepid engine produces 3 HP more power than Honda Saber, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Honda Saber. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Chrysler Sebring | 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. Dodge Intrepid might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Dodge Intrepid engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Dodge Intrepid is larger. Dodge Intrepid is 32 cm longer than the Honda Saber, 11 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 1`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | no data | |
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