1956 Saab 93 vs. 2011 Audi TT
To start off, 2011 Audi TT is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Saab 93. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Saab 93 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi TT (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1956 Saab 93. (33 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1956 Saab 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi TT weights approximately 730 kg more than 1956 Saab 93. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Saab 93. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi TT 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. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Audi TT (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Saab 93. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Saab 93.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Saab 93 | 2011 Audi TT | |
| Make | Saab | Audi |
| Model | 93 | TT |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 748 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1349 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2469 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
