1996 Audi A4 vs. 1990 Saab 9000
To start off, 1996 Audi A4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Saab 9000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Saab 9000 would be higher. At 2,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Saab 9000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Saab 9000 (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1996 Audi A4. (100 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Saab 9000 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1996 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1990 Saab 9000 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A4. (140 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A4 | 1990 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Audi | Saab |
| Model | A4 | 9000 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
