SAAB 9000 1991 vs Mazda 323 1989
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.3 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 159 NM more than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power SAAB 9000 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.7 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.4 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9000 consumes 4.3 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 645 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9000 consumes 3.6 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 | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 570 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mazda MX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 323 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.34 m | |
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SAAB 9000 is larger. SAAB 9000 is 50 cm longer than the Mazda 323, 10 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9000 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9000 is 1.1 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`550 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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