2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Saab 05-Sep were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,290 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saab 05-Sep (256 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 445 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Saab 05-Sep (350 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | Honda | Saab |
| Model | Civic | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
