1959 Saab 95 vs. 1967 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1967 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Saab 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Saab 95 would be higher. At 1,077 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Toyota Corolla (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Saab 95. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1959 Saab 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Saab 95 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1967 Toyota Corolla 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 1967 Toyota Corolla. 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 Saab 95 (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Saab 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Saab 95 | 1967 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Saab | Toyota |
| Model | 95 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 841 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
