1969 Monteverdi 400 vs. 1969 Saab 99
To start off, both 1969 Monteverdi 400 and 1969 Saab 99 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Monteverdi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (392 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1969 Saab 99. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Monteverdi 400 should accelerate faster than 1969 Saab 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Monteverdi 400 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1969 Saab 99. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Monteverdi 400 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 1969 Monteverdi 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 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, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (657 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Saab 99. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Monteverdi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Saab 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Monteverdi 400 | 1969 Saab 99 | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Saab |
| Model | 400 | 99 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 392 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 657 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 130 L | 54 L |
