1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1994 Saab 900
To start off, 1994 Saab 900 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Saab 900 (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Saab 900 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Fiat 500 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 1968 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Saab 900, 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, 1994 Saab 900 (263 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1994 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Fiat | Saab |
| Model | 500 | 900 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 68 L |
