2009 Saab 03-Sep vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2009 Saab 03-Sep and 2009 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saab 03-Sep (280 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (237 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2009 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Saab 03-Sep. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saab 03-Sep. (355 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saab 03-Sep. 2009 Saab 03-Sep has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Saab 03-Sep | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Saab | Toyota |
| Model | 03-Sep | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 79 L |
