1989 Peugeot 605 vs. 1989 Saab 9000
To start off, both 1989 Peugeot 605 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 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Peugeot 605 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1989 Saab 9000. (135 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1989 Saab 9000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 154 kg more than 1989 Saab 9000. 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 Peugeot 605 (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Saab 9000. (172 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Saab 9000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Peugeot 605 | 1989 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Saab |
| Model | 605 | 9000 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1459 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 54 L |
