2006 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Saab 05-Sep

To start off, both 2006 Honda Accord and 2006 Saab 05-Sep were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saab 05-Sep (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord.

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, 2006 Saab 05-Sep (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord. 2006 Saab 05-Sep has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Saab 05-Sep will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Accord 2006 Saab 05-Sep
Make Honda Saab
Model Accord 05-Sep
Year Released 2006 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2360 cc 2290 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 160 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 217 Nm 280 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1460 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1470 mm


 

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