2001 Ford Ka vs. 2001 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2001 Ford Ka and 2001 Saab 05-Sep were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Saab 05-Sep (148 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2001 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 605 kg more than 2001 Ford Ka. 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, 2001 Saab 05-Sep (241 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Ka | 2001 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | Ford | Saab |
| Model | Ka | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |
