2006 Saab 05-Sep vs. 2006 Toyota RAV4

To start off, both 2006 Saab 05-Sep and 2006 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saab 05-Sep (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 245 kg more than 2006 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Saab 05-Sep. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RAV4 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, 2006 Saab 05-Sep (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota RAV4.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Saab 05-Sep 2006 Toyota RAV4
Make Saab Toyota
Model 05-Sep RAV4
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2290 cc 2358 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 217 HP 166 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 310 Nm 224 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1600 kg 1355 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4610 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 60 L


 

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