1997 Audi A4 vs. 1997 Saab 900
To start off, both 1997 Audi A4 and 1997 Saab 900 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Audi A4 (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1997 Saab 900. (131 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1997 Saab 900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Saab 900 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1997 Audi A4.
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, 1997 Audi A4 (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Saab 900. (178 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Saab 900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Audi A4 | 1997 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Audi | Saab |
| Model | A4 | 900 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |
