1967 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1967 Saab 99
To start off, both 1967 Alfa Romeo GT and 1967 Saab 99 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,708 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Saab 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1967 Saab 99. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1967 Saab 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Saab 99 weights approximately 86 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT.
Because 1967 Alfa Romeo GT 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 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Saab 99, 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Saab 99. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Saab 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GT | 1967 Saab 99 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Saab |
| Model | GT | 99 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1708 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 54 L |
