2000 Saab 03-Sep vs. 2000 Toyota Picnic

To start off, both 2000 Saab 03-Sep and 2000 Toyota Picnic were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Saab 03-Sep (129 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Picnic. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Picnic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 25 kg more than 2000 Saab 03-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, 2000 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Saab 03-Sep. (177 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Saab 03-Sep.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Saab 03-Sep 2000 Toyota Picnic
Make Saab Toyota
Model 03-Sep Picnic
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Convertible Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1985 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 129 HP 127 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 177 Nm 181 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1310 kg 1335 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L


 

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