1991 Saab 9000 vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Saab 9000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 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 35 more horse power than 1991 Saab 9000. (185 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1991 Saab 9000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 220 kg more than 1991 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, 2005 Toyota Crown (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Saab 9000. (278 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Saab 9000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Saab 9000 | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Saab | Toyota |
| Model | 9000 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2790 mm |
