1996 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1989 Saab 900
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Saab 900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Saab 900 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (188 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1989 Saab 900. (185 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1989 Saab 900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 800 kg more than 1989 Saab 900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Saab 900. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Saab 900. (273 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Saab 900.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Land Rover Range Rover | 1989 Saab 900 | |
Make | Land Rover | Saab |
Model | Range Rover | 900 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |