2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1999 Saab 05-Sep

To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Saab 05-Sep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Saab 05-Sep would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Saab 05-Sep (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender.

Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Saab 05-Sep. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Saab 05-Sep. (311 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Saab 05-Sep. 1999 Saab 05-Sep has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Saab 05-Sep will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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