2005 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2005 Saab 03-Sep

To start off, both 2005 Toyota 4Runner 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 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Saab 03-Sep. (207 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2005 Saab 03-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 263 kg more than 2005 Saab 03-Sep. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (434 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saab 03-Sep. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saab 03-Sep.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Toyota 4Runner 2005 Saab 03-Sep
Make Toyota Saab
Model 4Runner 03-Sep
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4671 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 270 HP 207 HP
Engine RPM 3400 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 434 Nm 300 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.5:1
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1953 kg 1690 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.2 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 87 L 61 L


 

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