SAAB 900 1993 vs Ford Sierra 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 166 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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SAAB 900 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 900 engine produces 25 HP more power than Ford Sierra, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Ford Sierra. Thanks to more power SAAB 900 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 7.5 | |
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The Ford Sierra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 900 consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Sierra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 900 could require 510 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| Ford Sierra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 900) 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 (Ford Sierra) 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: | 4.64 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.41 m | |
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SAAB 900 is larger. SAAB 900 is 22 cm longer than the Ford Sierra, 2 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 900 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 900 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Ford Sierra, which means SAAB 900 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`600 kg | 1`350 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| SAAB 900 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Sierra has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than SAAB 900, so SAAB 900 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 3400 | |
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