2007 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Saab 9000
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic 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 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Saab 9000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Saab 9000. (135 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Saab 9000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Saab 9000 weights approximately 123 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Saab 9000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Saab 9000. (172 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Saab 9000. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1990 Saab 9000 has manual transmission. 1990 Saab 9000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1990 Saab 9000 | |
Make | Honda | Saab |
Model | Civic | 9000 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |