1959 Saab 95 vs. 1969 Seat 124
To start off, 1969 Seat 124 is newer by 10 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 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Saab 95. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1959 Saab 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Seat 124 weights approximately 20 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Saab 95. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Saab 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Saab 95 | 1969 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Saab | Seat |
| Model | 95 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 841 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |
