2005 Saab 05-Sep vs. 2005 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, both 2005 Saab 05-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 Vauxhall Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Saab 05-Sep. (182 HP @ 1800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 2005 Saab 05-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 195 kg more than 2005 Saab 05-Sep. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Saab 05-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 Vauxhall Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saab 05-Sep. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saab 05-Sep. 2005 Saab 05-Sep has automatic transmission and 2005 Vauxhall Frontera has manual transmission. 2005 Vauxhall Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Saab 05-Sep will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Saab 05-Sep | 2005 Vauxhall Frontera | |
Make | Saab | Vauxhall |
Model | 05-Sep | Frontera |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 3165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 1800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |