Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 21:28:12 +0000 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamsafish.com> Subject: Re: Alfa164/Saab9000 similarities?
Per Amneus wrote: > > 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 Oh yes, there may be something in that, but steering geometry and suspension also plays a part. As far as I can remember, the type 4 project collaboration did not go smoothly, the italians and the sweedes had different markets in mind. E.g. Saab stuck to a dead rear axle while the italian type 4 cars have independent rear suspension. You must bear in mind that the project started as early as 1974. As far as I know, no Saab 9000 part is interchangeable with the italian cars, with the possible exception of standard (nonspecific) car parts. The doors may look the same, but the Saab doors are much heavier than those on the Fiat Croma. Johannes
