2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saab 03-Sep (207 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 445 kg more than 2006 Saab 03-Sep.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Saab 03-Sep. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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, 2006 Saab 03-Sep (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2006 Saab 03-Sep | |
Make | Honda | Saab |
Model | Civic | 03-Sep |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |