1995 Rover 200 vs. 1989 Saab 9000
To start off, 1995 Rover 200 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Saab 9000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Saab 9000 would be higher. At 2,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Saab 9000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Saab 9000 (226 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1995 Rover 200. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Saab 9000 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1995 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Saab 9000 (351 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 200. (233 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1989 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Rover 200 | 1989 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Rover | Saab |
| Model | 200 | 9000 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
