SAAB 9-3 1999 vs Chevrolet Camaro 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 2 HP more power than Chevrolet Camaro, but torque is 25 NM less than Chevrolet Camaro. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 10.0 | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Camaro, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9-3) 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 (Chevrolet Camaro) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.30 m | |
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SAAB 9-3 is smaller, but higher. SAAB 9-3 is 29 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Camaro, 17 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 923 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`872 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 5600 | |
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