2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2005 Porsche 911 and 2005 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,587 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2005 Saab 03-Sep. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Saab 03-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Saab 03-Sep. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saab 03-Sep. (280 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saab 03-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 2005 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Porsche | Saab |
| Model | 911 | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3587 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 11 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 58 L |
