2004 Honda Life vs. 2008 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, 2008 Saab 03-Sep is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saab 03-Sep (255 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 650 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 Saab 03-Sep (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 2008 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Honda | Saab |
| Model | Life | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |
