2008 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, 2012 Saab 03-Sep is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Saab 03-Sep (220 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 401 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.
Because 2012 Saab 03-Sep is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Saab 03-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, 2012 Saab 03-Sep (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2012 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Honda | Saab |
| Model | Civic | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1755 kg |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
