SAAB 900 1994 vs Opel Calibra 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: | 185 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 263 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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SAAB 900 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 900 engine produces 70 HP more power than Opel Calibra, whereas torque is 93 NM more than Opel Calibra. Thanks to more power SAAB 900 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 8.2 | |
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The Opel Calibra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 900 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Calibra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 900 could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Opel Calibra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 480'000 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 Opel Calibra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Frontera, Opel Omega | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Calibra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.32 m | |
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SAAB 900 is larger. SAAB 900 is 15 cm longer than the Opel Calibra, 2 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 900 is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 980 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 900 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Calibra, which means SAAB 900 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`635 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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