Volvo 960 1994 vs SAAB 9000 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 323 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9000 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 960 engine produces 4 HP more power than SAAB 9000, but torque is 56 NM less than SAAB 9000. Despite the higher power, Volvo 960 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 10.0 | |
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The SAAB 9000 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 960 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9000, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 960 could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Volvo 960 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 (Volvo 960) 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: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 Volvo 960 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo 960 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo 960 is 8 cm longer than the SAAB 9000, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 960 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 491 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 960 is 1.1 metres less than that of the SAAB 9000, which means Volvo 960 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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