2009 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2009 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 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. Both 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2009 Saab 03-Sep are equipped with a 1,999 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saab 03-Sep (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 34 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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, 2009 Saab 03-Sep (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. (146 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. 2009 Saab 03-Sep has automatic transmission and 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Saab 03-Sep will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2009 Saab 03-Sep | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Saab |
Model | Lancer | 03-Sep |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1574 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 61 L |