1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 2012 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, 2012 Saab 03-Sep is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Saab 03-Sep (220 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 635 kg more than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Saab 03-Sep is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Saab 03-Sep 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. 2012 Saab 03-Sep has automatic transmission and 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Saab 03-Sep will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 2012 Saab 03-Sep | |
Make | Aston Martin | Saab |
Model | 2-Litre | 03-Sep |
Year Released | 1949 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1755 kg |