SAAB 9-5 1999 vs Opel Omega 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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: | 230 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 114 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 175 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 10.0 | |
| SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9-5) 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: | 280'000 km | 560'000 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: | 10 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. SAAB 9-5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 is 1 cm shorter than the Opel Omega, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1800 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Omega. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| SAAB 9-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 195 percent more cases than SAAB 9-5, so SAAB 9-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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