SAAB 9-3 1998 vs Chevrolet Camaro 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 3.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (SAAB 9-3) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chevrolet Camaro) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Camaro is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 88 HP less power than Chevrolet Camaro, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Chevrolet Camaro. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 10.0 | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 3.8 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 570 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 (€): | 3000 | 5600 | |
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