1970 Daihatsu Fellow vs. 1970 Saab 99
To start off, both 1970 Daihatsu Fellow 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 53 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Saab 99 should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Saab 99 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Saab 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | 1970 Saab 99 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Saab |
| Model | Fellow | 99 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1709 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2480 mm |
