2009 Saab 03-Sep vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Saab 03-Sep and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saab 03-Sep (280 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic.
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, 2009 Saab 03-Sep (355 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Saab 03-Sep | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Saab | Honda |
| Model | 03-Sep | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
