2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 2003 Saab 03-Sep

To start off, both 2003 Ferrari 360 and 2003 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2003 Saab 03-Sep. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2003 Saab 03-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 166 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 360.

Because 2003 Ferrari 360 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Ferrari 360. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Saab 03-Sep, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Saab 03-Sep. (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Saab 03-Sep.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Ferrari 360 2003 Saab 03-Sep
Make Ferrari Saab
Model 360 03-Sep
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3586 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 173 HP
Engine RPM 8500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 373 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 4750 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 295 km/hour 225 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1344 kg 1510 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 17.9 L/100km 8.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 61 L


 

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