1970 GAZ 24 vs. 1970 Saab Sonett III
To start off, both 1970 GAZ 24 and 1970 Saab Sonett III were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 GAZ 24 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 GAZ 24 (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1970 Saab Sonett III. (64 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 GAZ 24 should accelerate faster than 1970 Saab Sonett III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 GAZ 24 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1970 Saab Sonett III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 GAZ 24 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 1970 GAZ 24. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Saab Sonett III, 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, 1970 GAZ 24 (172 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Saab Sonett III. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 GAZ 24 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Saab Sonett III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 GAZ 24 | 1970 Saab Sonett III | |
| Make | GAZ | Saab |
| Model | 24 | Sonett III |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2160 mm |
