Honda Accord Type R (1998 – 2005) vs Saab 9-3 Convertible (1999 – 2003): specs compared

The Honda Accord Type R is the more powerful of the two, with up to 212 hp against 205 hp. The Saab 9-3 Convertible has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 228 km/h. The Honda Accord Type R is the lighter car, from 1,305 kg against 1,410 kg.

Specification Honda Accord Type R Honda Accord Type R 1998 – 2005 Saab 9-3 Convertible Saab 9-3 Convertible 1999 – 2003
Overview
Origin Japan Sweden
Documented years 1998 – 2005 1999 – 2003
Body style — Convertible
Variants 1 2
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 212 hp 205 hp
Torque 215 Nm 280 Nm
0–100 km/h 7.2 s 7.3 – 9.1 s
Top speed 228 km/h 225 – 235 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 9.6 L/100 km 9.6 – 10.0 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,600 mm 4,630 mm
Width 1,750 mm 1,709 mm
Height 1,430 mm 1,430 mm
Wheelbase 2,680 mm 2,601 mm
Curb weight 1,305 kg 1,410 – 1,435 kg

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