1990 Ford Orion vs. 1991 Saturn Sedan
To start off, 1991 Saturn Sedan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Orion would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Saturn Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Orion (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1991 Saturn Sedan. (85 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1991 Saturn Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Saturn Sedan weights approximately 73 kg more than 1990 Ford Orion.
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, 1991 Saturn Sedan (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Orion. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Saturn Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Orion | 1991 Saturn Sedan | |
| Make | Ford | Saturn |
| Model | Orion | Sedan |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1093 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
