1988 Porsche 944 vs. 1988 Saab 9000
To start off, both 1988 Porsche 944 and 1988 Saab 9000 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (214 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1988 Saab 9000. (175 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1988 Saab 9000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Saab 9000 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1988 Porsche 944.
Because 1988 Porsche 944 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Porsche 944. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Saab 9000, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 944 (351 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Saab 9000. (278 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Saab 9000.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Porsche 944 | 1988 Saab 9000 | |
Make | Porsche | Saab |
Model | 944 | 9000 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2479 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 214 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1333 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2670 mm |