1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 vs. 1990 Saab 900
To start off, both 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 and 1990 Saab 900 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1990 Saab 900. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 should accelerate faster than 1990 Saab 900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 weights approximately 224 kg more than 1990 Saab 900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 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 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Saab 900, 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Saab 900. (181 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Saab 900. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 has automatic transmission and 1990 Saab 900 has manual transmission. 1990 Saab 900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 | 1990 Saab 900 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Saab |
Model | 260 | 900 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2599 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2530 mm |