2005 Mini Cooper vs. 1990 Saab 9000
To start off, 2005 Mini Cooper 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 2,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Saab 9000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1990 Saab 9000. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1990 Saab 9000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Saab 9000 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2005 Mini Cooper.
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 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Saab 9000. (216 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Saab 9000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mini Cooper | 1990 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Mini | Saab |
| Model | Cooper | 9000 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |
