1979 Honda Accord vs. 1967 Saab 99
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Saab 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Saab 99 would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1967 Saab 99. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1967 Saab 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Saab 99 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
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, 1979 Honda Accord (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Saab 99. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Saab 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1967 Saab 99 | |
| Make | Honda | Saab |
| Model | Accord | 99 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1708 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |
