1989 Saab 9000 vs. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, both 1989 Saab 9000 and 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1989 Saab 9000. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1989 Saab 9000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 489 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.
Because 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Saab 9000. (216 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Saab 9000. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1989 Saab 9000 has manual transmission. 1989 Saab 9000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Saab 9000 | 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Saab | Aston Martin |
Model | 9000 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 97 L |