2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2007 Saab 03-Sep

To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Express and 2007 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Saab 03-Sep. (210 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2007 Saab 03-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 447 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Express.

Because 2007 Chevrolet Express is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Saab 03-Sep, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saab 03-Sep. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saab 03-Sep. 2007 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2007 Saab 03-Sep has manual transmission. 2007 Saab 03-Sep will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2007 Chevrolet Express 2007 Saab 03-Sep
Make Chevrolet Saab
Model Express 03-Sep
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Van Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4802 cc 1999 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 285 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 85.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83.1 mm 85.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1078 kg 1525 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 62 L