2007 Audi S4 vs. 1989 Saab 9000
To start off, 2007 Audi S4 is newer by 18 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S4 (341 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1989 Saab 9000. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1989 Saab 9000.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Saab 9000. (216 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Saab 9000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S4 | 1989 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Audi | Saab |
| Model | S4 | 9000 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |
