SAAB 900 1994 vs Chrysler Stratus 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 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: | 150 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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SAAB 900 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 900 engine produces 19 HP more power than Chrysler Stratus, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Chrysler Stratus. Thanks to more power SAAB 900 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 9.3 | |
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The Chrysler Stratus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 900 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Stratus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 900 could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 500'000 km | 380'000 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: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Neon, Dodge Neon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler Stratus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.39 m | |
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SAAB 900 is smaller, but higher. SAAB 900 is 26 cm shorter than the Chrysler Stratus, 7 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 900 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 900 is 1.7 metres less than that of the Chrysler Stratus, which means SAAB 900 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
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