2007 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, 2011 Saab 05-Sep is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Saab 05-Sep (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2011 Saab 05-Sep is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Saab 05-Sep 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, 2011 Saab 05-Sep (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2011 Saab 05-Sep | |
Make | Honda | Saab |
Model | Civic | 05-Sep |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5009 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1862 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2837 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |