1993 Rover 200 vs. 1988 Saab 9000
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Saab 9000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Saab 9000 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Saab 9000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Saab 9000 (136 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1993 Rover 200. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Saab 9000 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1993 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Saab 9000 (172 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 1988 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Rover | Saab |
| Model | 200 | 9000 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
