SAAB 900 1994 vs BMW 3 series 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 227 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| SAAB 900 and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, but SAAB 900 torque is 18 NM less than BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 62 litres | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 900) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
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 | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.35 m | |
| SAAB 900 is 21 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of SAAB 900 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 230 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`805 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| SAAB 900 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than SAAB 900, so SAAB 900 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 7800 | |
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