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Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 16:16:09 +0100
From: Per Amneus <panopsame.forbrf.lth.se>
Subject: Re: Alfa164/Saab9000 similarities?





"Johannes H. Andersen" wrote:

> Had a Fiat Croma CHT and a Saab 9000, both type 4 cars:
>
> The Fiat was very nimble to drive with quik steering response, but did
> not have the straight line stability of the Saab.
> Suspension components are completely different.
>
> The Saab is also more substantial:
> Fiat Croma CHT - 1100 Kg.
> Saab 9000 CSE - 1400 Kg.
> This shows in the sound of closing doors, Fiat: "clang", Saab: "wuup".

Interesting observation...
Do you think the difference in handling could be directly depending on the
difference in weight? My personal experience is that heavier cars tend to be
more "boring" (can not explain it better) although quite stable at high
speeds.

/ Per
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