1959 Saab 95 vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 25 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Corolla (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Saab 95. (38 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1959 Saab 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 48 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1984 Toyota Corolla (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Saab 95. (84 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Saab 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Saab 95 | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Saab | Toyota |
| Model | 95 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 841 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 888 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
