2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2007 Honda Civic and 2007 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saab 03-Sep (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 228 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Saab 03-Sep. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Saab 03-Sep (266 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2007 Saab 03-Sep | |
Make | Honda | Saab |
Model | Civic | 03-Sep |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |