1998 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Saturn SL
To start off, both 1998 Honda Civic and 1998 Saturn SL were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Saturn SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Saturn SL (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1998 Honda Civic. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Saturn SL should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Saturn SL weights approximately 100 kg more than 1998 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Saturn SL (159 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Civic. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Saturn SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Civic | 1998 Saturn SL | |
Make | Honda | Saturn |
Model | Civic | SL |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |