1980 Saab 900 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Saab 900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Saab 900 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1980 Saab 900. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1980 Saab 900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1528 kg more than 1980 Saab 900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Saab 900. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Saab 900. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Saab 900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Saab 900 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Saab | Land Rover |
| Model | 900 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2800 mm |
