1989 Saab 9000 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 19 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, 1989 Saab 9000 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 241 kg more than 1989 Saab 9000.
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 Saab 9000 (216 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Saab 9000 | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Saab | Volkswagen |
| Model | 9000 | Touran |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
