2000 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, 2009 Saab 03-Sep is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saab 03-Sep (281 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 981 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Saab 03-Sep (355 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2009 Saab 03-Sep | |
Make | Honda | Saab |
Model | Civic | 03-Sep |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2141 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |