Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2002 19:08:24 +0000 From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> Subject: Re: What makes a Saab Engine so durable ?
Henrik B. wrote: > Tha's just plain bullocks! The platform is developed by each company to > fullfill specific needs. In Saabs case, this means that the platform is made > safer than the one of the Vectra. Suspension: Waaaay different. Completely > different setup and parts! I've looked closely at both NG900 and Vectra suspension, and I for one can't see the major differences you describe. This doesn't mean I can guarantee they use interchangeable parts, but they're pretty damn close. > About engine: The ONLY comparable item of the > engines is the block (Vectra 2.2 vs. Saab 2.0). Please refer to my original post, I said v6. I know the 4 is quite different. The v6, OTOH, is identical. > No, two COMPLETELY different cars with window/mirror adjustment buttons in > common.... Like hell they are... But this will get us nowhere, and has been done to death, so lets leave it ;-) -- Grunff