2005 Mazda 3 vs. 2005 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2005 Mazda 3 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saab 05-Sep (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 3. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 434 kg more than 2005 Mazda 3. 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, 2005 Saab 05-Sep (350 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 3. (148 Nm). This means 2005 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda 3 | 2005 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | Mazda | Saab |
| Model | 3 | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
