1970 Autobianchi A 112 vs. 1970 Saab 99
To start off, both 1970 Autobianchi A 112 and 1970 Saab 99 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,709 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Saab 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Saab 99 (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1970 Autobianchi A 112. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Saab 99 should accelerate faster than 1970 Autobianchi A 112. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Saab 99 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1970 Autobianchi A 112. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1970 Saab 99 (130 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Autobianchi A 112. (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Saab 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Autobianchi A 112.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Autobianchi A 112 | 1970 Saab 99 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Saab |
| Model | A 112 | 99 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 901 cc | 1709 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 655 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 54 L |
