1989 Saab 9000 vs. 2002 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2002 Seat Toledo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Saab 9000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Saab 9000 would be higher. At 2,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Saab 9000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Toledo (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1989 Saab 9000. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1989 Saab 9000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Saab 9000 weights approximately 123 kg more than 2002 Seat Toledo.
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, 2002 Seat Toledo (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Saab 9000. (212 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Saab 9000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Saab 9000 | 2002 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Saab | Seat |
| Model | 9000 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1327 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |
