1994 Saab 900 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 18 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Saab 900 (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1378 kg more than 1994 Saab 900.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Saab 900. (263 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Saab 900.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Saab 900 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Saab | Land Rover |
Model | 900 | Defender |
Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |