1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1954 Saab 94
To start off, 1959 Abarth 600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Saab 94. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Saab 94 would be higher. Both 1959 Abarth 600 and 1954 Saab 94 are equipped with a 747 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Saab 94 (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Saab 94 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 600 weights approximately 81 kg more than 1954 Saab 94.
Because 1959 Abarth 600 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 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1954 Saab 94, 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, 1954 Saab 94 (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Saab 94 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1954 Saab 94 | |
| Make | Abarth | Saab |
| Model | 600 | 94 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 504 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2210 mm |
