1971 BMW Touring vs. 1990 Saab 9000
To start off, 1990 Saab 9000 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Saab 9000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Saab 9000 (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Saab 9000 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Saab 9000 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1990 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | BMW | Saab |
| Model | Touring | 9000 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
