2005 Saab 03-Sep vs. 2005 Vauxhall Frontera

To start off, both 2005 Saab 03-Sep and 2005 Vauxhall Frontera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saab 03-Sep (207 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 30 kg more than 2005 Saab 03-Sep.

Because 2005 Vauxhall Frontera 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 Vauxhall Frontera 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 Saab 03-Sep (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Frontera.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Saab 03-Sep 2005 Vauxhall Frontera
Make Saab Vauxhall
Model 03-Sep Frontera
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 3165 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 207 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 290 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1690 kg 1720 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2470 mm


 

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