1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1967 Saab Sonett
To start off, both 1967 Fiat 124 and 1967 Saab Sonett were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Saab Sonett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Saab Sonett (64 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Saab Sonett should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 124 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1967 Saab Sonett.
Because 1967 Fiat 124 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 Fiat 124. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Saab Sonett, 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 Saab Sonett (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Saab Sonett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 124 | 1967 Saab Sonett | |
| Make | Fiat | Saab |
| Model | 124 | Sonett |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 58.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
