Mazda 323 1989 vs SAAB 9000 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 90 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 294 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9000 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 110 HP less power than SAAB 9000, whereas torque is 159 NM less than SAAB 9000. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 11.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 11.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 4.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9000, which means that by driving the Mazda 323 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 645 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 3.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9000. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda MX-3 | 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. Mazda 323 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller. Mazda 323 is 50 cm shorter than the SAAB 9000, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 1.1 metres less than that of the SAAB 9000, which means Mazda 323 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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