2005 Peugeot 307 vs. 2005 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2005 Peugeot 307 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 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saab 05-Sep (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 307. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 665 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 307. 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 (351 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 307. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Peugeot 307 | 2005 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | Peugeot | Saab |
| Model | 307 | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
