SAAB 9000 1991 vs Mazda 323 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 294 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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SAAB 9000 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9000 engine produces 110 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power SAAB 9000 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.7 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.4 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9000 consumes 4.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9000 could require 675 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9000 consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The SAAB 9000 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.36 m | |
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SAAB 9000 is larger. SAAB 9000 is 52 cm longer than the Mazda 323, 8 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9000 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 300 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9000 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mazda 323, which means SAAB 9000 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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