Honda Saber 2001 vs Dodge Intrepid 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.7 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: | 200 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 258 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Honda Saber engine produces 3 HP less power than Dodge Intrepid, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Dodge Intrepid. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 64 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Chrysler Sebring | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.86 m | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Honda Saber is smaller. Honda Saber is 32 cm shorter than the Dodge Intrepid, 11 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 520 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`510 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1400 | |
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