SAAB 9000 1994 vs Opel Omega 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 170 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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SAAB 9000 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9000 engine produces 34 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power SAAB 9000 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.5 | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9000 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9000 could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Opel Omega gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9000) 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: | 440'000 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 Opel Omega engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Calibra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Omega might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
| SAAB 9000 and Opel Omega are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 830 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9000 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Omega. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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