Opel Omega 1997 vs SAAB 9-5 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.3 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: | 116 HP | 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 114 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 175 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Due to the lower power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 10.1 | |
| Opel Omega consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that by driving the Opel Omega over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9-5) 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 (Opel Omega) 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: | 560'000 km | 280'000 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 Opel Omega engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. SAAB 9-5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Omega is 1 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| SAAB 9-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 195 percent more cases than SAAB 9-5, so SAAB 9-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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