BMW 5 series 1983 vs SAAB 90 1984
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 5 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (SAAB 90) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 162 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 15 HP more power than SAAB 90, whereas torque is 48 NM more than SAAB 90. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 10.0 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 90, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 435 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 (BMW 5 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 4 cm longer than the SAAB 90, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the SAAB 90, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 1600 | |
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