1959 Fiat 1100 vs. 1980 Saab 900
To start off, 1980 Saab 900 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Saab 900 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Saab 900 weights approximately 332 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Fiat 1100 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 Fiat 1100. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1980 Saab 900 (167 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1100 | 1980 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Fiat | Saab |
| Model | 1100 | 900 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1202 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2720 mm |
