1986 Peugeot 205 vs. 1986 Saab 9000
To start off, both 1986 Peugeot 205 and 1986 Saab 9000 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Saab 9000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 205 (444 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1986 Saab 9000. (135 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1986 Saab 9000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Saab 9000 weights approximately 374 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 205.
Because 1986 Peugeot 205 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Saab 9000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 205 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, 1986 Peugeot 205 (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Saab 9000. (172 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Saab 9000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Peugeot 205 | 1986 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Saab |
| Model | 205 | 9000 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1775 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
