1989 Honda Accord vs. 1989 Saab 9000
To start off, both 1989 Honda Accord and 1989 Saab 9000 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Saab 9000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Saab 9000 (226 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Saab 9000 weights approximately 262 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord. 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, 1989 Saab 9000 (351 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Accord | 1989 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Honda | Saab |
| Model | Accord | 9000 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1955 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1198 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |
