1962 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1959 Saab 95
To start off, 1962 Fiat Cabriolet is newer by 3 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 1,220 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Fiat Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Saab 95. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1959 Saab 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Saab 95 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1962 Fiat Cabriolet.
Because 1962 Fiat Cabriolet 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 1962 Fiat Cabriolet. 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, 1962 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Saab 95. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Saab 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat Cabriolet | 1959 Saab 95 | |
| Make | Fiat | Saab |
| Model | Cabriolet | 95 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 841 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 60 L |
