1989 Saab 9000 vs. 1989 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, both 1989 Saab 9000 and 1989 Venturi Cabriolet were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1989 Saab 9000. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1989 Saab 9000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Saab 9000 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1989 Venturi Cabriolet.
Because 1989 Venturi Cabriolet 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 Venturi Cabriolet. 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 Venturi Cabriolet (297 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Saab 9000. (212 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Saab 9000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Saab 9000 | 1989 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Saab | Venturi |
| Model | 9000 | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
