1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1959 Saab 95
To start off, both 1959 Fiat 1800 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 1,796 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1800 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Saab 95. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1800 should accelerate faster than 1959 Saab 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1959 Saab 95. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Fiat 1800 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 1800. 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 Fiat 1800 (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Saab 95. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Saab 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 1959 Saab 95 | |
| Make | Fiat | Saab |
| Model | 1800 | 95 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 841 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
