1994 Peugeot 306 vs. 1994 Saab 9000
To start off, both 1994 Peugeot 306 and 1994 Saab 9000 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Saab 9000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Saab 9000 (210 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1994 Peugeot 306. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 1994 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Saab 9000 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1994 Peugeot 306. 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 9000 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Peugeot 306. (163 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1994 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Peugeot 306.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Peugeot 306 | 1994 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Saab |
| Model | 306 | 9000 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
