1996 Peugeot 106 vs. 1996 Saab 900
To start off, both 1996 Peugeot 106 and 1996 Saab 900 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Saab 900 (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot 106. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Saab 900 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1996 Peugeot 106. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Saab 900 (177 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Peugeot 106. (112 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Peugeot 106.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Peugeot 106 | 1996 Saab 900 | |
Make | Peugeot | Saab |
Model | 106 | 900 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |