1950 Buick 40 vs. 1979 Saab 900
To start off, 1979 Saab 900 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Saab 900 (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1979 Saab 900.
Because 1950 Buick 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Saab 900, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Saab 900. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Saab 900.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Buick 40 | 1979 Saab 900 | |
Make | Buick | Saab |
Model | 40 | 900 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4065 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2530 mm |