2008 Saab 03-Sep 1.8t BioPower Cabriolet Automatic vs. 2008 Saab 03-Sep 1.8t Linear Automatic

To start off, both 2008 Saab 03-Sep 1.8t BioPower Cabriolet Automatic and 2008 Saab 03-Sep 1.8t Linear Automatic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Saab 03-Sep 1.8t BioPower Cabriolet Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saab 03-Sep 1.8t BioPower Cabriolet Automatic (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Saab 03-Sep 1.8t Linear Automatic. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saab 03-Sep 1.8t BioPower Cabriolet Automatic should accelerate faster than 2008 Saab 03-Sep 1.8t Linear Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saab 03-Sep 1.8t BioPower Cabriolet Automatic weights approximately 145 kg more than 2008 Saab 03-Sep 1.8t Linear Automatic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Saab 03-Sep 1.8t BioPower Cabriolet Automatic (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saab 03-Sep 1.8t Linear Automatic. (240 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Saab 03-Sep 1.8t BioPower Cabriolet Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saab 03-Sep 1.8t Linear Automatic.

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2008 Saab 03-Sep 1.8t BioPower Cabriolet Automatic 2008 Saab 03-Sep 1.8t Linear Automatic
Make Saab Saab
Model 03-Sep 03-Sep
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 173 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 265 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 215 km/hour 210 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.9 seconds 9.5 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1655 kg 1510 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.8 L/100km 8.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 61 L


 

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