SAAB 900 1994 vs Honda Prelude 1992
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: | 185 HP | 133 HP | |
Torque: | 263 NM | 179 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
SAAB 900 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 900 engine produces 52 HP more power than Honda Prelude, whereas torque is 84 NM more than Honda Prelude. Thanks to more power SAAB 900 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 8.6 | |
The Honda Prelude is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 900 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Prelude, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 900 could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
Honda Prelude gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 420'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | 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. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
The SAAB 900 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.64 m | 4.44 m | |
Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.29 m | |
SAAB 900 is 20 cm longer than the Honda Prelude, 5 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 900 is 15 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the SAAB 900 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Honda Prelude. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`200 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | above average | no data | |
Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
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