2004 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Saab 9-7X
To start off, both 2004 Honda Civic and 2004 Saab 9-7X were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2004 Saab 9-7X (272 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic.
Because 2004 Saab 9-7X is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Saab 9-7X will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Saab 9-7X (372 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Saab 9-7X has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Saab 9-7X will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2004 Saab 9-7X | |
| Make | Honda | Saab |
| Model | Civic | 9-7X |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2880 mm |
