2011 Saab 05-Sep vs. 2011 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, both 2011 Saab 05-Sep and 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Saab 05-Sep (220 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. (207 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159.
Because 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Saab 05-Sep. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 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, 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 (401 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Saab 05-Sep. (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Saab 05-Sep.
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2011 Saab 05-Sep | 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
Make | Saab | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 05-Sep | 159 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5009 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |