2003 Honda Insight vs. 2003 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2003 Honda Insight and 2003 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Saab 03-Sep (250 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2003 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 825 kg more than 2003 Honda Insight. 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, 2003 Saab 03-Sep (370 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Insight | 2003 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Honda | Saab |
| Model | Insight | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
