1994 Saab 900 vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Saab 900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Saab 900 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1994 Saab 900. (175 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1994 Saab 900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1052 kg more than 1994 Saab 900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Saab 900. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Saab 900. (226 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Saab 900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Saab 900 | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Saab | Land Rover |
| Model | 900 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 2513 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1933 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 88 L |
