Honda Prelude 1992 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: | 133 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 179 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Honda Prelude is more dynamic to drive. Honda Prelude engine produces 3 HP more power than SAAB 900, whereas torque is 2 NM more than SAAB 900. Thanks to more power Honda Prelude reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 10.9 | |
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The Honda Prelude is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Prelude consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 900, which means that by driving the Honda Prelude over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| Honda Prelude gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The SAAB 900 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: | 4.44 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.44 m | |
| Honda Prelude is 20 cm shorter than the SAAB 900, 5 cm wider, while the height of Honda Prelude is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Prelude is 0.5 metres more than that of the SAAB 900, which means Honda Prelude can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1600 | |
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