2005 Mazda Premacy vs. 1986 Saab 9000
To start off, 2005 Mazda Premacy is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Saab 9000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Saab 9000 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Saab 9000 (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 171 kg more than 1986 Saab 9000.
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, 2005 Mazda Premacy (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Saab 9000. (172 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Saab 9000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Premacy | 1986 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Mazda | Saab |
| Model | Premacy | 9000 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |
