Moskvitch 408 1964 vs SAAB 96 1966
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 50 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 92 NM | 115 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Moskvitch 408 engine produces 15 HP less power than SAAB 96, whereas torque is 23 NM less than SAAB 96. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 38 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 96) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Moskvitch 408) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.55 m | 1.58 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Moskvitch 408 is 8 cm shorter than the SAAB 96, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`330 | 873 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2000 | |
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