1984 Fiat Panda vs. 1984 Saab 90
To start off, both 1984 Fiat Panda and 1984 Saab 90 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Saab 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Saab 90 (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1984 Fiat Panda. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Saab 90 should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Saab 90 weights approximately 349 kg more than 1984 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Saab 90. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Fiat Panda 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, 1984 Saab 90 (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat Panda. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Saab 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat Panda | 1984 Saab 90 | |
| Make | Fiat | Saab |
| Model | Panda | 90 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 965 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2470 mm |
