1998 Saab 03-Sep vs. 1998 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 1998 Saab 03-Sep and 1998 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Camry (135 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1998 Saab 03-Sep. (129 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1998 Saab 03-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Camry weights approximately 101 kg more than 1998 Saab 03-Sep. 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, 1998 Toyota Camry (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Saab 03-Sep. (177 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Saab 03-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Saab 03-Sep | 1998 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Saab | Toyota |
| Model | 03-Sep | Camry |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
