1990 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2004 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, 2004 Saab 03-Sep is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Saab 03-Sep. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Saab 03-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 498 kg more than 2004 Saab 03-Sep. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Saab 03-Sep. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Saab 03-Sep. (240 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Saab 03-Sep. 2004 Saab 03-Sep has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Saab 03-Sep will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2004 Saab 03-Sep | |
Make | Toyota | Saab |
Model | Land Cruiser | 03-Sep |
Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3954 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |