1995 Rover 200 vs. 1990 Saab 900
To start off, 1995 Rover 200 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Saab 900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Saab 900 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1990 Saab 900. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1990 Saab 900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 200 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1990 Saab 900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Rover 200 (233 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Saab 900. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Saab 900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Rover 200 | 1990 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Rover | Saab |
| Model | 200 | 900 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
