2005 Holden Vectra vs. 2005 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2005 Holden Vectra and 2005 Saab 05-Sep were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,288 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saab 05-Sep (182 HP @ 1800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Holden Vectra. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Vectra weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Saab 05-Sep (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Vectra. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Vectra | 2005 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | Holden | Saab |
| Model | Vectra | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
