1999 Pontiac Salsa vs. 1999 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 1999 Pontiac Salsa 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 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Salsa (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Saab 05-Sep. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Salsa should accelerate faster than 1999 Saab 05-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, 1999 Saab 05-Sep (240 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pontiac Salsa. (203 Nm). This means 1999 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pontiac Salsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Pontiac Salsa | 1999 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | Pontiac | Saab |
| Model | Salsa | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
