2003 Skoda Octavia vs. 2003 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2003 Skoda Octavia 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Saab 03-Sep (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2003 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2003 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 375 kg more than 2003 Skoda Octavia. 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 (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Skoda Octavia. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Skoda Octavia | 2003 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Skoda | Saab |
| Model | Octavia | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |
