2006 Fiat Stilo vs. 1989 Saab 9000
To start off, 2006 Fiat Stilo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Saab 9000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Saab 9000 would be higher. At 2,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Saab 9000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Saab 9000 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Stilo. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 50 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Saab 9000 (216 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Stilo. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Stilo | 1989 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Saab |
| Model | Stilo | 9000 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 199 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 | 1375 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 38 L |
