2003 Jaguar X-Type vs. 2003 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2003 Jaguar X-Type 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. Both 2003 Jaguar X-Type and 2003 Saab 03-Sep are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Saab 03-Sep (250 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2003 Jaguar X-Type. (126 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2003 Jaguar X-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 90 kg more than 2003 Jaguar X-Type. 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, 2003 Saab 03-Sep (370 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jaguar X-Type. (331 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jaguar X-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Jaguar X-Type | 2003 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Jaguar | Saab |
| Model | X-Type | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 61 L |
