2005 Saab 05-Sep vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Saab 05-Sep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Saab 05-Sep would be higher. At 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Saab 05-Sep. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Saab 05-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 435 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2005 Saab 05-Sep (280 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Saab 05-Sep has manual transmission. 2005 Saab 05-Sep will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Saab 05-Sep | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Saab | Honda |
| Model | 05-Sep | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
