1994 Ford Laser vs. 1994 Saab 900
To start off, both 1994 Ford Laser and 1994 Saab 900 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Saab 900 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1994 Ford Laser. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Saab 900 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1994 Ford Laser. 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, 1994 Saab 900 (210 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Laser. (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1994 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Laser | 1994 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Ford | Saab |
| Model | Laser | 900 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
