SAAB 90 1984 vs VAZ 2101 1974
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 162 NM | 96 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 18 seconds | |
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SAAB 90 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 90 engine produces 30 HP more power than VAZ 2101, whereas torque is 66 NM more than VAZ 2101. Thanks to more power SAAB 90 reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.0 | |
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The VAZ 2101 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 90 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the VAZ 2101, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 90 could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 90) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (VAZ 2101) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.61 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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SAAB 90 is larger, but slightly lower. SAAB 90 is 54 cm longer than the VAZ 2101, 8 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 90 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 955 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
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