1990 Buick Electra vs. 2001 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, 2001 Saab 03-Sep is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Saab 03-Sep (203 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1990 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 180 kg more than 2001 Saab 03-Sep.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Saab 03-Sep. (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Saab 03-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 2001 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Buick | Saab |
| Model | Electra | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2610 mm |
