2000 Honda City vs. 1990 Saab 9000
To start off, 2000 Honda City is newer by 10 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 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Saab 9000 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2000 Honda City. 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 (216 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1990 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda City | 1990 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Honda | Saab |
| Model | City | 9000 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
