1994 Nissan Laurel vs. 1994 Saab 900
To start off, both 1994 Nissan Laurel 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Saab 900 (175 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Saab 900 weights approximately 131 kg more than 1994 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Nissan Laurel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Saab 900, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (226 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Nissan Laurel | 1994 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Nissan | Saab |
| Model | Laurel | 900 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2600 mm |
