2007 Renault Laguna vs. 1989 Saab 9000
To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna 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 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 32 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 80 kg more than 1989 Saab 9000.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Laguna (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Saab 9000. (212 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Saab 9000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Laguna | 1989 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Renault | Saab |
| Model | Laguna | 9000 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
