1959 Saab 95 vs. 2009 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2009 Seat Exeo is newer by 50 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Exeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Exeo (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1959 Saab 95. (38 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 1959 Saab 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Exeo weights approximately 512 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, 2009 Seat Exeo (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Saab 95. (84 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Saab 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Saab 95 | 2009 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Saab | Seat |
| Model | 95 | Exeo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 841 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 888 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2642 mm |
