1986 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Saab 9000
To start off, 1988 Saab 9000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Saab 9000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Saab 9000 (175 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1986 Honda Civic. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Saab 9000 weights approximately 433 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1988 Saab 9000 (278 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Honda Civic | 1988 Saab 9000 | |
Make | Honda | Saab |
Model | Civic | 9000 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1333 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2670 mm |