2009 Honda Accord vs. 1990 Saab 9000
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 19 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (198 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 Saab 9000. (197 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1990 Saab 9000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 70 kg more than 1990 Saab 9000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 9000 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 1990 Saab 9000 | |
Make | Honda | Saab |
Model | Accord | 9000 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |