1979 Saab 900 vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Saab 900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Saab 900 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1979 Saab 900. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1979 Saab 900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1066 kg more than 1979 Saab 900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Saab 900. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Saab 900. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Saab 900. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1979 Saab 900 has manual transmission. 1979 Saab 900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Saab 900 | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Saab | Toyota |
| Model | 900 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2860 mm |
