1969 Saab 99 vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Saab 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Saab 99 would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1969 Saab 99. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1969 Saab 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 705 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 2012 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Saab 99. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Saab 99. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Saab 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Saab 99 | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Saab | Land Rover |
| Model | 99 | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1707 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
