1998 Porsche 911 vs. 1998 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 1998 Porsche 911 and 1998 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1998 Saab 03-Sep. (152 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Saab 03-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 14 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Because 1998 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Saab 03-Sep, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Saab 03-Sep. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Saab 03-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Porsche 911 | 1998 Saab 03-Sep | |
Make | Porsche | Saab |
Model | 911 | 03-Sep |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3387 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |