SAAB 900 1994 vs Honda Prelude 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 227 NM | 209 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
| SAAB 900 engine produces 10 HP more power than Honda Prelude, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Honda Prelude. Despite the higher power, SAAB 900 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.8 | |
| SAAB 900 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| SAAB 900 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Prelude might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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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