1990 Saab 9000 vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Saab 9000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Saab 9000 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1990 Saab 9000. (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1990 Saab 9000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 180 kg more than 1990 Saab 9000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Saab 9000 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Crown. (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Saab 9000 | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Saab | Toyota |
Model | 9000 | Crown |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2790 mm |