1994 Saab 900 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1994 Saab 900 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Saab 900 (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (99 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Saab 900 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Saab 900 (263 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1994 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Saab 900 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Saab | Toyota |
| Model | 900 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
