2007 Daihatsu Terios II vs. 1990 Saab 9000
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II is newer by 17 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, 1990 Saab 9000 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Saab 9000 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Saab 9000 (216 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Terios II | 1990 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Saab |
| Model | Terios II | 9000 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |
