1951 Buick 40 vs. 1996 Citroen Saxo
To start off, 1996 Citroen Saxo is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick 40 (119 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Saxo. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1996 Citroen Saxo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Buick 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Saxo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen Saxo. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick 40 | 1996 Citroen Saxo | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | 40 | Saxo |
Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1358 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 292 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2390 mm |