2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Saab 9-7X
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Saab 9-7X were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2005 Saab 9-7X (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 2005 Saab 9-7X is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Saab 9-7X (372 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Saab 9-7X has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Saab 9-7X will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Saab 9-7X | |
| Make | Honda | Saab |
| Model | Civic | 9-7X |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 2730 mm | 2880 mm |
