Mitsubishi Eclipse 1996 vs SAAB 900 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 146 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Eclipse engine produces 16 HP more power than SAAB 900, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Eclipse reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 10.9 | |
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The Mitsubishi Eclipse is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Eclipse consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 900, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Eclipse over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 480'000 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 45 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including SAAB 9-3, SAAB 9000 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse is 26 cm shorter than the SAAB 900, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 241 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1.1 metres more than that of the SAAB 900, which means Mitsubishi Eclipse can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
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