1953 Nissan Sports vs. 1965 Saab MC
To start off, 1965 Saab MC is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 860 cc, 1953 Nissan Sports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Saab MC (54 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1953 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Saab MC should accelerate faster than 1953 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Saab MC weights approximately 138 kg more than 1953 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Saab MC (91 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Saab MC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Nissan Sports | 1965 Saab MC | |
| Make | Nissan | Saab |
| Model | Sports | MC |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 860 cc | 841 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 888 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2500 mm |
