1991 Saturn Sports Coupe vs. 1999 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe (123 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Bora. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 155 kg more than 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe.
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, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe. (164 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe | 1999 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Saturn | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sports Coupe | Bora |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |
