1993 Rover 100 vs. 1959 Saab 95
To start off, 1993 Rover 100 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Saab 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Saab 95 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1959 Saab 95. (38 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1959 Saab 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Saab 95 weights approximately 18 kg more than 1993 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Saab 95. (84 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Saab 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 100 | 1959 Saab 95 | |
| Make | Rover | Saab |
| Model | 100 | 95 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 841 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 888 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
