1991 Renault Clio vs. 1991 Saab 9000
To start off, both 1991 Renault Clio and 1991 Saab 9000 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Saab 9000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Saab 9000 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1991 Renault Clio. (107 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 1991 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Saab 9000 weights approximately 409 kg more than 1991 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Saab 9000 (212 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Renault Clio. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1991 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Renault Clio | 1991 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Renault | Saab |
| Model | Clio | 9000 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2670 mm |
