1959 Rover P5 vs. 1990 Saab 900
To start off, 1990 Saab 900 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Saab 900 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 284 kg more than 1990 Saab 900.
Because 1959 Rover P5 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 1959 Rover P5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Saab 900, 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, 1959 Rover P5 (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Saab 900. (181 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Saab 900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P5 | 1990 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Rover | Saab |
| Model | P5 | 900 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2530 mm |
