2003 Saab 03-Sep vs. 2005 Honda Civic

To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Saab 03-Sep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Saab 03-Sep would be higher. 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 146 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 551 kg more than 2005 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, 2003 Saab 03-Sep (370 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (156 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2003 Saab 03-Sep has manual transmission. 2003 Saab 03-Sep will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Saab 03-Sep 2005 Honda Civic
Make Saab Honda
Model 03-Sep Civic
Year Released 2003 2005
Body Type Convertible Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 1588 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 250 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 156 Nm
Torque RPM 2700 RPM 4300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 250 km/hour 187 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1665 kg 1114 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4150 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.1 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 50 L


 

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