2008 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Saab 900
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Saab 900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Saab 900 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Saab 900 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 1990 Saab 900 (181 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1990 Saab 900 has manual transmission. 1990 Saab 900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1990 Saab 900 | |
Make | Honda | Saab |
Model | Civic | 900 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1985 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |