SAAB 900 1988 vs Ford Sierra 1987
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 128 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 173 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| SAAB 900 engine produces 23 HP more power than Ford Sierra, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Ford Sierra. Despite the higher power, SAAB 900 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.1 | |
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The Ford Sierra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 900 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| Ford Sierra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 4.69 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| SAAB 900 is 27 cm longer than the Ford Sierra, width is practically the same , while the height of SAAB 900 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 900 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Ford Sierra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 1800 | |
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