1989 Pontiac Trans Sport vs. 1989 Saab 900
To start off, both 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport and 1989 Saab 900 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1989 Saab 900. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 1989 Saab 900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 320 kg more than 1989 Saab 900. 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 Pontiac Trans Sport (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Saab 900. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Saab 900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport | 1989 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Saab |
| Model | Trans Sport | 900 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2530 mm |
