2003 Saab 03-Sep vs. 2003 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2003 Saab 03-Sep and 2003 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Saab 03-Sep (250 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2003 Volvo S40. (161 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2003 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 209 kg more than 2003 Volvo S40. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volvo S40. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Saab 03-Sep | 2003 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Saab | Volvo |
| Model | 03-Sep | S40 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 62 L |
