1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1959 Saab 95
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 1000 and 1959 Saab 95 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Saab 95. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Saab 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Saab 95 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Because 1959 Abarth 1000 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 1959 Abarth 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Saab 95, 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, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Saab 95. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Saab 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1959 Saab 95 | |
| Make | Abarth | Saab |
| Model | 1000 | 95 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 841 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
