2000 Honda Life vs. 1959 Saab 95
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 41 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 841 cc (3 cylinders), 1959 Saab 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Saab 95. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1959 Saab 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Saab 95 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2000 Honda Life.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Saab 95. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Life 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, 1959 Saab 95 (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Saab 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 1959 Saab 95 | |
| Make | Honda | Saab |
| Model | Life | 95 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 841 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2500 mm |
