2011 Saab 03-Sep vs. 2011 BMW 116
To start off, both 2011 Saab 03-Sep and 2011 BMW 116 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Saab 03-Sep (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2011 BMW 116. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 116.
Because 2011 BMW 116 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 BMW 116. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Saab 03-Sep, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Saab 03-Sep (299 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 116. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Saab 03-Sep | 2011 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Saab | BMW |
| Model | 03-Sep | 116 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4646 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2675 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 51 L |
