1959 Saab 95 vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari is newer by 53 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Safari (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1959 Saab 95. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1959 Saab 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 1010 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 2012 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Saab 95. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Saab 95. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Saab 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Saab 95 | 2012 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Saab | Tata |
| Model | 95 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 841 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
