2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Express and 2009 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Saab 03-Sep. (280 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Saab 03-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 313 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saab 03-Sep. (355 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saab 03-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Saab 03-Sep | |
Make | Chevrolet | Saab |
Model | Express | 03-Sep |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1574 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 61 L |