2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1990 Saab 9000
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 15 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 2,768 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Saab 9000 (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 83 kg more than 1990 Saab 9000.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Saab 9000 (330 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 1990 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 1990 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Saab |
| Model | Colorado | 9000 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2670 mm |
