2000 Honda City vs. 1983 Saab 99
To start off, 2000 Honda City is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Saab 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Saab 99 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Saab 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1983 Saab 99. (85 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1983 Saab 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Saab 99 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2000 Honda City.
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, 1983 Saab 99 (147 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1983 Saab 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda City | 1983 Saab 99 | |
| Make | Honda | Saab |
| Model | City | 99 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |
