VAZ 2101 1974 vs SAAB 90 1984
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 96 NM | 162 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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SAAB 90 is a more dynamic driving. VAZ 2101 engine produces 30 HP less power than SAAB 90, whereas torque is 66 NM less than SAAB 90. Due to the lower power, VAZ 2101 reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 10.0 | |
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The VAZ 2101 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. VAZ 2101 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 90, which means that by driving the VAZ 2101 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 90) 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 (VAZ 2101) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.61 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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VAZ 2101 is smaller, but slightly higher. VAZ 2101 is 54 cm shorter than the SAAB 90, 8 cm narrower, while the height of VAZ 2101 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 955 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1600 | |
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