SAAB 900 1994 vs Chrysler Sebring 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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SAAB 900 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 900 engine produces 17 HP less power than Chrysler Sebring, but torque is 3 NM more than Chrysler Sebring. Despite less power, SAAB 900 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 9.0 | |
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The Chrysler Sebring is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 900 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 900 could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a SAAB 900 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including SAAB 9-3, SAAB 9000 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler PT Cruiser, Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler Sebring might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.30 m | |
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SAAB 900 is smaller, but higher. SAAB 900 is 12 cm shorter than the Chrysler Sebring, 6 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 900 is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 370 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
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