1975 GMC Jimmy vs. 1975 Saab 99
To start off, both 1975 GMC Jimmy and 1975 Saab 99 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 GMC Jimmy (173 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1975 Saab 99. (95 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1975 Saab 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 735 kg more than 1975 Saab 99. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Saab 99. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 GMC Jimmy 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, 1975 GMC Jimmy (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Saab 99. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Saab 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 GMC Jimmy | 1975 Saab 99 | |
| Make | GMC | Saab |
| Model | Jimmy | 99 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2480 mm |
