2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1994 Saab 900
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Saab 900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Saab 900 would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1994 Saab 900. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1994 Saab 900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 310 kg more than 1994 Saab 900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Saab 900. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Saab 900. (210 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Saab 900.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1994 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Saab |
| Model | Defender | 900 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
