1980 Buick Estate vs. 1970 Saab 99
To start off, 1980 Buick Estate is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Saab 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Saab 99 would be higher. At 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1970 Saab 99. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1970 Saab 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 800 kg more than 1970 Saab 99. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Buick Estate 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 1980 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Saab 99, 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, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Saab 99. (130 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Saab 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 1970 Saab 99 | |
| Make | Buick | Saab |
| Model | Estate | 99 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 1709 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2480 mm |
