1999 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1999 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Silverado and 1999 Saab 05-Sep were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1999 Saab 05-Sep. (188 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1999 Saab 05-Sep.
Because 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Saab 05-Sep. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (401 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Saab 05-Sep. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Saab 05-Sep. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 1999 Saab 05-Sep has manual transmission. 1999 Saab 05-Sep will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado | 1999 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Saab |
| Model | Silverado | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
